Senior Editor

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive editing, consultation, and resource services for paper-and-pencil and computer-based test questions and test-related materials.

The materials are of a difficult, sensitive, and complex nature for which independent judgment is required.

Edit a variety of test content and test-related materials in a wide range of subject areas.

Ensure consistency of style, accuracy of content, and deliver the highest overall editorial quality.

Interact with assessment specialists and independent consultants in all subject matter fields for which ETS develops testing materials.

Act as a liaison with assessment specialists and other staff to achieve excellence of materials by maintaining test consistency standards and open communication.

Act as the primary resource for assessment specialists and other staff on matters of grammar, ETS style, syntax, content, and fairness. Maintain awareness of editorial standards.

Perform fairness reviews on test items and test-related materials.

Participate fully in group meetings and engage in all aspects of teamwork within the division.

Represent the editors at program-specific meetings, work on task forces, committees, and other groups as necessary. Establish constructive, on-going, and high-level rapport with all levels of staff.

Organize, track, and schedule workload to meet delivery dates and budget requirements.

Assist, when necessary, in the orientation and training of new editors and support staff.

EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a closely related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience in writing and/or editing are required.

Ability to read and edit in a foreign language, preferably Spanish or French, is highly desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Exceptional grammar and editing skills

Demonstrated familiarity with a wide range of subject areas

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Proven ability to produce quality work with expedited timelines

Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team

ETS's products and services measure knowledge and skills, promote learning and educational performance , and support education and professional development for all people worldwide. Headquartered on a beautiful, 350-acre campus near Princeton University , ETS offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including two retirement plans, education reimbursement, and many opportunities for personal enrichment.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER, M / F / D / V