Job Description

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.

Process Outputs and Deliverables

100% grammatically accurate, correctly edited test and test-related materials (items, manuscripts, typeset copy, certified copy, and ), including those for innovative assessments Items match program standards Style guides created; consistent style applied per test specifications Facts are verified and accurate Records maintenance Quality control

Skills in the spotlight

Copy Editing Proofreading, and Substantive Editing; Understand and applies Organization's 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. Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and experience can be acquired is required

Relevant Years of Experience Required:

1-3 years of editorial experience is required Experience in editing test items and related materials is preferred but not required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?400,000.00 - ?600,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience in copy editing, proofreading, and substantive editing? Have you worked on editing projects for the K-12 sector? Are you willing to relocate to Hyderabad?
Work Location: In person