Test Development - Editor

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 materials. Editors work individually and as part of a team composed of the editorial director, senior editors, editors, associate editors, and/or temporary and contract editors. Materials are reviewed in both print and online formats and include test passages, test questions, technical reports, and a variety of public-facing educational materials. Editors use the in-house style guide, The Chicago Manual of Style, and conduct their work as efficiently as possible, sometimes while juggling dozens of editorial projects. Materials are edited at various editing levels, depending on where the materials are in the production process. All editors on the team review materials covering all the major subject areas: English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Editors receive periodic feedback from the editorial director and apply that feedback going forward.

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)
• Plans work according to established priorities and project schedules

Position is hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (in-person workplace is in Maple Grove, Minnesota).

Essential Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in English or literature, linguistics, language studies, or communications
• Expert-level knowledge of CMOS 18
• Three to five years of editing or copyediting experience and/or test development experience in a business setting
• Experience editing a wide range of materials of varying complexities in a business or academic setting
• Experience editing at different editing levels
• An ability to edit mathematical and scientific materials
• An ability to learn, remember, and master skills quickly
• Superior communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• An exceptional understanding of and appreciation for the rules of grammar and proper usage
• Experience meeting production deadlines in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace

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
• A demonstrated history of accomplishments in past educational and/or work experiences

Essential Job Requirements

• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Work under supervision and accept feedback from all editorial team members
• Demonstrate proficiency in learning, remembering, and applying stylistic rules and editorial processes
• Demonstrate an ability to edit all types of materials and all content areas including, but not limited to, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
• 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

Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.