Editorial Associate
Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.
Position objective: The Editorial Associate applies substantial knowledge of editorial and quality control practices to maintain consistency and continuity in the authoring and publication of assessments. The person in this role will provide detailed editorial reviews of assessment items, research reports, and ancillary documents. They will build upon business goals by utilizing their understanding of product development and publications processes, including those related to accessibility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: ? Providing detailed editorial reviews of assessment items, research reports, and ancillary documents ? Serving as an editorial consultant across multiple teams ? Creating and collaborating on editorial process documents and training modules ? Participating in cross-training within and across functional teams ? Understanding and applying in-house style guidelines
Education: ? Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related area OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired Experience: ? A minimum of 3 years of editorial experience Skills: ? Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills ? Fluency in written and verbal US English, including command and understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and appropriate punctuation ? Excellent proofreading ability and strong attention to detail ? Knowledge of educational assessment editorial practices ? Ability to edit and create content that adheres to accessibility standards ? Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Abilities: ? Communication -communicates effectively in oral and written formats within the team both in India and the US ? Collaboration -collaborates and contributes in a fast-paced environment with diverse perspectives; is a strong team player who possesses excellent interpersonal skills ? Accountability -takes responsibility and follows through on commitments; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one's behavior ? Confidentiality - understand and protect intellectual property ? Self-development - remains current in area of expertise, seeks opportunities to expand and grow skills ? Information literacy - uses subject matter knowledge and skills to effectively acquire and apply information ? Change management - ability to manage change and navigate positively in an environment experiencing change at a fast pace ? Initiative - uses self-starter approach, ability to multi-task, proactively anticipates and acts on information and details needed, willingness and ability to learn ? Organization - effectively organizes and prioritizes to meet business needs on established timelines. ? Optimization - ability to apply continuous improvement to existing processes and programs, strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ? Experience in a successful educational organization ? Master’s degree or above ? Experience working in an Agile development environment ? Working Knowledge of Jira and Confluence Work samples/assessment displaying writing and editorial skills based on defined criteria may be required to assess fit for the role.
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Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field; 3+ years editorial experience; exceptional writing and editing skills; US English fluency; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; knowledge of accessibility standards.
Key Responsibilities
- reviewing assessment items
- editing documents
- collaborating with teams
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Jira, Confluence
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — India
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
About ETS GCC
A global education and talent solutions organization advancing skill assessment. — Industry: Education