Jennifer Clare Sakhnovsky, Née Ball Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I edit accepted journal articles to conform to AMA Style, ensure deadlines are met, and communicate with MD and PhD-level authors throughout the editing process. In one year, I edited 91 articles (39 major original research articles) for a total of 395 published journal pages. I edit for the following journals:-JAMA Oncology-JAMA Internal Medicine-JAMA Dermatology-JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery-JAMA Health ForumScope of Work:-Ensuring conformity to the AMA Manual of Style-Editing for clarity and reducing jargon-Proofreading for spelling and grammatical issues-Providing editorial suggestions, for example, in article titles-Considering search engine optimization (SEO) and keywords-Meeting guidelines laid out by the JAMA Network in each journal’s Instructions for Authors-Editing and verifying key points, abstract, précis/blurb, title, short title, introduction, methods, results, discussion, limitations, conclusions, acknowledgments, disclosures, references, tables, figures, captions, footnotes, supplemental files, patient permissions, visual abstracts, and subheadings-Conforming to word counts, figure and table item limits, vector files, and other article type requirements-Styling and exporting the manuscript in eXtyles-Creating tracked typescript PDF with style rules explained in comments to authors-Formatting PDF page proof elements, such as tables, in layout-Working with authors and manuscript editing director on changes, negotiating minor deviationsArticle Types:-Cancer Chronicles (narratives)-Editorials, Viewpoints, and Invited Commentaries (opinion pieces)-Letters to the editor and letters in reply-Tributes-Editor's Notes-Original investigations (3,000-word research articles)-Systematic and narrative reviews-Research letters (600-word research articles)-Brief reports (1200-word research articles)-Case reports-Corrections

Chicago, Illinois

Ensure requirements in the instructions for authors section of the JAMA Network journals have been met before article acceptance; technical knowledge of identifying vector files for figure creation; liaise with MD and PhD-level authors to meet requirements; support the editorial manager, editor-in-chief (Dr Frederick Rivara), deputy editor (Dr Stephan Fihn), reviewing editors, and reviewers; created, edited, and streamlined QC procedures for original submissions and revisions that were closer to acceptance; train and mentor newer staff members.

I am founder and owner of Compose & Consult, LLC, a science writing, editing, and consulting business. I have written under contract at publications, such as WIRED, Pop Sci, Insider, Sierra, to name a few. I edited and fact-checked articles for Haymarket Medical Network. My pursuits also include business consulting opportunities.

Mount Prospect, Il

Implementation of marketing plans and solutions to ultimately further NABP’s mission to protect the public health by providing programs and services to the boards of pharmacy; Coordinated projects through approval process and ensured the marketing team met deadlines; Managed project launch of new consumer medication safety website, safe.pharmacy, researching and writing content and coordinating communications with web developer; Communicated with web developer on digital marketing solutions and plan to redesign NABP’s website; Wrote and distributed press releases to media and industry contacts via email, newswire, NABP’s website, and Meltwater; Monitored and measured campaign metrics/KPIs and success through Google Analytics (website properties), Benchmark (emails), and social media analytics/insights tools and created analytics reports for upper management and marketing managers, which I presented to team at monthly meetings; Participated in monthly social media content planning meetings and provided assistance in writing posts.

Mount Prospect, Il

Mount Prospect, Il

Rosemont, Il

Ensure requirements for JAAOS have been met before article acceptance; liaise with MD and PhD-level authors to meet requirements; support the editorial manager, editor in chief, deputy editor, reviewing editors, and reviewers.

Coordinated content strategy for law office of Gordon Johnson during work on brain injury and carbon monoxide poisoning case.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Coordinated communications efforts on websites, social media, mailers, door to door, and coverage in local media.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

I conducted social psychology research studying the cognitive benefits of meditation and mindfulness on task completion, assisting Alissa Mrazek, PhD, supervised by Prof Jennifer Richeson at Northwestern University.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Assisted a local business owner Sony Javid with posting on social media during my final year at Northwestern University.

New York, Ny

My journalism residency in New York City at American Salon my junior year at Northwestern University. A taste of working in fashion. I loved every minute of this experience!

Master Of Arts - Ma, Science Writing

I was a writer and managing editor for The Science Writer online magazine. GPA: 4.0. Relevant coursework: -Principles of Editing -Prize.

Bachelor Of Science In Journalism (Bsj)

Activities and Societies: The Daily Northwestern Social Psychology research coordinatorI was a staff writer for City and Campus desks.

Education record

100.1% weighted GPA; graduated top 10 in senior class with highest honors. Relevant coursework: -AP Physics -AP Calculus BC -AP Biology.