Editorial Production Assistant (Temporary - 6 months)

NBME•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

NBME® is currently seeking a full-time temporary Editorial Production Assistant to join our organization in the Test Development unit. This role has been designated as primarily remote which means it generally does not require onsite work more than an average of 2-3 times per month and may require additional prescheduled onsite work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement 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. We also continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, workplace culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community and the broader medical education landscape.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
Knowledge/experience with databases
Familiarity with word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word)
Detail oriented
Ability to multi-task
One year or less experience
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Ensure correctness of examination items
Ensure correct item entry into NBME databases
Assemble committee assignments and review materials
Process exam-associated media accurately in a timely manner
Assist with the production of computer-based, web-based, and paper-and-pencil examinations
Assist with researching and documenting DRCC security investigations for USMLE and derivative exams
Quality control examination forms
Participate in training by Managing Editor, Editors, and other internal and external sources
Meet assigned deadlines
Follow best practices and standard NBME procedures
Communicate effectively with team
Support the values of NBME

Responsibilities

Format and copy edit newly submitted examination items.
Make pre-meeting and post meeting editorial and formatting updates in NBME databases.
Assist with computer-based, web-based, and paper-and-pencil production of assigned examinations using industry-specific software.
Provide quality control for production of examinations as required.
Assemble assignment and review materials for distribution to committees.
Utilize database to provide reports, compile meeting materials, and process exam-associated media.
Provide editorial support before, during, and after committee meetings.