Editor (Bilingual-English/Spanish)

Educational Testing Service

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About The Position

The Editor at ETS plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of test-related content for various assessments. This position involves proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking materials while adhering to specific test program specifications and style guides. The Editor utilizes specialized test creation software to edit a range of test materials and serves as a resource for assessment specialists on grammar and style matters. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or a closely related field or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience required
• Thorough knowledge of current standards of English grammar, usage, and research methods
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently in a highly focused manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity and to work with ease under deadline pressure

Nice To Haves

• Experience in editing test items and related materials is preferred but not required

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 resource 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 functions

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, including tuition reimbursement and online learning access
• Generous PTO and vacation time
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• 1 year subscription to Calm App

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree