Content Editor/ Editor

Role & responsibilities

• Proofread, edit, and fact-check a variety of test-related content and materials in a wide range of subject areas •
• Ensure correct styles and conventions are applied to meet test specifications •
• Understand and follow assessment development and editorial processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) •
• Utilize test creation software/workflow in editing test items and materials •
• Serve as a re
• source for assessment specialists and other staff on matters of grammar, style, and syntax •
• Adhere to schedules with all departments and communicate needs and deadlines •
• Create program-specific checklists to ensure quality control •
• Create program-specific style guides for use by editorial, support, and content staff •
• Participate fully in group meetings and engage in all aspects of teamwork within the division • Organize, track and schedule workload to meet deadlines and budget requirements. •
• Perform Fairness Review of test items for multiple programs, as requested •
• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function
• Thorough knowledge of current standards of English grammar, usage, and research methods, including internet searches • Outstanding editorial and organizational skills •
• Strong writing skills and ability to make correct, effective, and concise suggestions to improve text •
• Ability to learn and effectively use a variety of software applications (including ETS proprietary test creation software as well as third-party platforms and browsers) •
• Ability to adjust to changing circumstances, production flow, and direction •
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with internal colleagues and external clients • Commitment to producing an error-free product • A
• bility to work independently in a highly focused manner •
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity and to work with ease under deadline pressure

Preferred candidate profile

• Proofreading and editing of content for grammar, punctuation, and structure
• Collaborating with writers and subject matter experts for final content quality
• Fact-checking and ensuring accuracy of information and suggesting on the same
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style (preferred)