Editor II

NBME • Philadelphia, PA

10d • $68,500 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NBME Test Development unit is currently seeking an Editor II to join our test materials development team. The Editor II will work with groups of volunteer subject matter experts 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.
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

• Exceptional 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 and word processing)
• Ability to organize and budget time
• Knowledge of standard test development processes desired but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired but not required
• Two 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 desired but not required
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Edit test questions, focusing on clarity, adherence to a designated style guide, and elimination of test flaws.
• Manage the development of new test questions by subject matter experts.
• Facilitate test development committee (subject matter expert) meetings; actively contribute, using knowledge of content and test development methodology.
• Assemble test forms, facilitate form review by subject matter experts, and ensure accurate transfer of final decisions into internal database.
• Manage and update test question metadata in internal database.
• Produce and publish examinations and ancillary materials for web-based test delivery, including creation of practice or orientation materials; ensure quality control of all examination materials.
• Maintain a well-organized test question bank and facilitate annual subject matter expert review of the bank.
• Participate in developing and maintaining exam schedules, plans, and documentation for all aspects of assigned exam programs.
• As necessary, work with subject matter experts to ensure alignment of exam content to assessment objectives; work with manager to revise content outlines as necessary.
• Provide guidance and feedback for junior staff involved in editorial and committee production.

Benefits

• We offer a rewarding work environment, a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement.
• NBME offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment.
• Excellent Benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans; 401(k) w/match; Retirement Income Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options.
• Remote Friendly Workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level