Test Development - Editor

Req #252

Thursday, October 21, 2021 DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.  

EDITOR - TEST DEVELOPMENT

Summary:  This position is responsible for editing, copyediting, and proofreading a variety of test development materials. Editors work individually and as part of a team composed of the senior managing editor, senior editors, editors, associate editors, and/or temporary and contract editors. They work with internal clients and senior editors to plan, organize, and implement work based on established priorities for all phases of the editorial production of standardized test materials in print and/or online formats, as well as technical reports, communication materials, and other documents submitted for review. They oversee and complete editing assignments based on schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and submitted materials are accurately edited at the editing level requested. They follow appropriate editorial production processes for all assigned materials. They edit and revise submitted materials and, if requested, ensure that all submitted materials meet identified style specifications. They advise internal clients on improving the quality of materials edited and making decisions related to proposed edits.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Reviews documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and/or style and format specifications consistent with requested level of editing (substantive, technical/copyediting, or proofreading)

Establishes and maintains a high-level working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and its application to the variety of materials submitted for review

Plans work according to established priorities and project schedules

Provides routine feedback to update team members regarding the implementation and timelines of assigned tasks and/or projects

Implements editorial schedules and monitors the status of schedules

Follows the requirements of the Standards for Psychological and Educational Testing, as required for editorial processes

 

Position is based out of the Plymouth, MN office but remote option is available.

 

Qualifications

 

A bachelor’s degree in English or literature, linguistics, language studies, or communications

Three to five years of editing or copyediting experience and/or test development experience in a business setting

Knowledge and experience in editing a wide range of materials of varying complexities in a business or academic setting

Superior communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Exceptional knowledge of and appreciation for the rules of grammar and proper usage

Working knowledge of CMOS 17

Experience meeting production deadlines in a team environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, the internet, and email systems

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in English or literature, linguistics, language studies, or communications·        
• Teaching experience, curriculum development experience, or specialized skills in mathematics or science

 

Essential Job Requirements

 

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Report to work promptly when scheduled

Work under supervision and accept feedback

Use Microsoft Office proficiently

Relate effectively to and work respectfully with diverse work groups

Perform consistently well during times of increased workload

Set and meet deadlines

Manage multiple job functions simultaneously

Perform other duties as needed

 

Reporting to this position:  No direct reports
 

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours per day

Ability to look at a computer monitor and use a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day

 

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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