ETS · 5 hours ago
Editor
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Mireldy M.
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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 function
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and experience can be acquired is required
2+ years of editorial experience is required
Editorial/Technical Skills: Copy Editing Proofreading, and Substantive Editing; Understand and applies ETS Fairness Guidelines; Understands and applies test program specifications and style guides; Demonstrates advanced knowledge of grammar and language skills; Adapts to changing software (or versions of software) required to perform day-to-day duties. Can effectively use IBIS to locate, review items and provide feedback and commentary in accordance with IBIS workflow needs. Knowledge of SharePoint, MS office and basic computing skills.
Processes: Has understanding of the assessment development process from item acquisition to certified test copy. Understands the principles, conventions, terminology, and tools for stages within the process relevant to assigned work. Proposes efficiencies and innovations to improve departmental operations.
Teamwork/Collaboration: Has a track record of adding value to official or unofficial teams by actively participating in them and seeking to understand the various interests of team members. Fosters respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues. Demonstrates professionalism. Is customer-focused and sensitive to differing values, abilities and needs of staff.
Learning Agility: Has the ability to succeed at working on new assessments, on doing the work in new ways, on dealing successfully with ambiguity. Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt previous work experiences and gain knowledge from others and successfully provide recommendations or a course of action in new and ambiguous situations. Can adapt to changes to policies and processes and is quick to apply new learnings in an expected or reasonable time frame.
Work Organization/Productivity: Has the ability (including problem-solving) and flexibility to adjust project plans and schedules and adapt existing processes and procedures to meet deliverables on time and with the expected quality without negatively impacting colleagues, processes, or other deliverables. Demonstrates a high level of productivity, with attention to quality. Exhibits accountability for assigned work.
Thorough knowledge of current standards of English grammar, usage, and research methods, including internet searches
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 (including ETS proprietary test creation software as well as third-party platforms and browsers)
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
Preferred
Experience in editing test items and related materials is preferred but not required
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
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
Company
ETS
Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Sevak
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Draper
Vice President and COO, College Board Programs
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