Editor I

NBME•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$56,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The NBME Test Development unit is currently seeking an Editor I to join our test materials development team. The Editor I will work with volunteer subject matter experts and other stakeholders to create and assemble test content used to evaluate health professionals at varying stages of their education and practice. This role has been designated as hybrid, which means it generally includes duties that must be performed in the office on specified dates, which may occur 2-3 days per month on average. We are open to considering candidates within 50 miles of our Philadelphia, PA (19104) office location. Please note that onsite interviews and onboarding at our Philadelphia office may be required for this role. If applicable, advance notice will be provided to support planning. At NBME, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the health care community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills, with high capacity for attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
Demonstrated skill in use of computer applications (databases, content management systems, spreadsheet editors, word processers, etc.)
Ability to organize and budget time
One or more years of related experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard test development processes
Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

Edit test questions, focusing on grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency of style, and content accuracy.
Review items for test flaws and provide guidance to subject matter experts in accordance with test development best practices.
Cofacilitate multi-day test development committee (subject matter expert) meetings, actively contributing knowledge of content and test development methodology.
Capture committee edits in real time and maintain accurate records of committee decisions.
Assist in the development of committee assignments; support subject matter experts in the use of item authoring and file sharing software.
Assemble test forms and facilitate forms review by subject matter experts.
Maintain test question banks; apply required metadata within content management systems and facilitate routine expert review for content currency, accuracy, and alignment with learner outcomes.
Produce and publish examinations and ancillary materials for web-based test delivery, including creation of practice or orientation materials; perform quality control of all examination materials.
Participate in the development and maintenance of examination schedules, project plans, style guides, and additional documentation related to test development procedures.
Provide instruction and feedback to editorial production and test development support staff.
Manage annual test development cycles, ensuring major deadlines are met.
Facilitate productive content reviews by subject matter experts and accurately record editorial changes and expert decisions.
Ensure accuracy and quality of content and metadata entered into databases.
Assemble and produce high-quality examinations for web-based administration.
Follow established best practices and standard procedures.
Ensure test question pools continually support test development needs.
Communicate effectively with team, external stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
Provide guidance and feedback for junior staff.
Engage in ongoing training and continuous improvement efforts.
Support the values of NBME.