Posted Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM
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 communicationsExpert-level knowledge of CMOS 18Three to five years of editing or copyediting experience and / or test development experience in a business settingExperience editing a wide range of materials of varying complexities in a business or academic settingAn ability to edit mathematical and scientific materialsAn ability to learn, remember, and master skills quicklyA high level of attention to detailAn exceptional understanding of and appreciation for the rules of grammar and proper usageExperience meeting production deadlines in a team environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google WorkspacePreferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in English or literature, linguistics, language studies, or communicationsTeaching experience, curriculum development experience, or specialized skills in mathematics or scienceA demonstrated history of accomplishments in past educational and / or work experiencesReport to work promptly when scheduledWork under supervisionand accept feedback from all editorial team membersDemonstrate proficiency in learning, remembering, and applying stylistic rules and editorial processesDemonstrate an ability to edit all types of materials and all content areas including, but not limited to, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studiesUse Microsoft Office proficientlyRelate effectivelyto and work respectfully with diverse work groupsPerform consistently well during times of increased workloadManage multiple job functions simultaneouslyPerform other duties as neededReporting to this position : No direct reports
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and / or stand for up to 8 hours per dayAbility to look at a computer monitor and use a keyboard and / or mouse for up to 8 hours per dayData 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.
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