Intern, Scientific Publishing-Remote

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.

 

The AHA Journals Scientific Publishing team is looking for a part-time Scientific Journals Editorial Intern interested in developing experience in scientific journal publishing and peer review. The selected candidate will learn best practices for and contribute to journal editorial office workflow, coordinate projects to streamline the manuscript submission system, and manage documentation for the AHA’s Scientific Statements and Guidelines, as well as other tasks as identified.

 

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in scientific publishing. In this position, you will work closely with the scientific publishing team to support the overall management of the AHA journals.

 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.  To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

 

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/19/25-8/21/2025
• Location: Remote with Wednesday afternoon availability
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

Manuscript Submission and Peer Review

• Process submitted manuscripts through peer review according to editorial office best practices.
• Audit and organize templates and reports across the journal submission sites.
• Develop and implement consistent language for instruction pages.
• Research manuscripts in submission system and external databases such as PubMed

AHA Scientific Statements and Guidelines

• Compile and review author and reviewer disclosure statements.
• Manage reprint permission requests and relevant communications with journal publisher.

Special Projects: 

• Contribute to journals' social media activities as needed.
• Formalize and document staff training material.
• Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

• College seniors, and graduate students pursuing a degree in publishing, technical writing, communication with editorial focus, biology or other science-related fields preferred.
• Experience with manuscript submissions and copywrite agreements preferred.
• Experience managing projects preferred.
• Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
• Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers. 
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to diverse audiences.  
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Required Equi