Publications Editing Specialist

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Publications Editing Specialist

PUBLICATIONS EDITING SPECIALIST

Summary: This position electronically proofreads and edits educational and assessment materials using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word. Editing specialists work individually and as part of a team that is composed of the Publications Director, other editing specialists, layout and composition specialists, and 508 remediation specialists.

The editing specialist works with the Publications team to ensure that materials developed within the department are produced with 100% accuracy based on client specifications. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional skills in spelling, grammar, and writing. They also have an attention to detail that allows them to successfully proofread and compare long documents that include tables, charts, graphics, and other visual elements.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Edit content and layout of a wide range of testing and curriculum materials, including test booklets, answer documents, test administration manuals, interpretive scoring guides, technical reports, item samplers, and other educational materials
• Perform various levels of editing, including copyediting, proofreading, cold reads, checking design changes, and side-by-side document comparisons
• Ensure client requests have been met with 100% accuracy for all materials that flow through the editing process
• Obtain information from project managers and test-development specialists regarding the client's product and service needs
• Confer with team members regarding the design of current projects and workflow procedures
• Independently organize workload to ensure projects are completed on time
• Work successfully in a deadline-driven team environment and perform well during times of increased workload
• Consistently employ critical-thinking and decision-making skills, including the following:

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  • make accurate decisions based on available information
  • understand client needs and requirements when making decisions
  • know when to use individual judgment versus when to query team leads and other points of contact
  • logically prioritize work and projects in relation to team-driven schedules and timelines
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English or literature with an emphasis on writing and grammar skills
• Two years of related work experience
• Deep love of reading and the written word
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and scrupulous review of work
• Thorough understanding of spelling and grammar rules
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat's markup and commenting tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge)
• Working knowledge of style guides and how to use them, particularly the Chicago Manual of Style
• Introductory knowledge of Section 508 compliance and document remediation

Essential Job Requirements:

• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Work under supervision and accept and apply feedback
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and necessary graphics programs
• Demonstrate proficiency in learning and applying stylistic rules and editorial processes
• Clearly communicate with team members, project managers, and test-development specialists in both written and verbal form
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously and switch gears across multiple projects as needed
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as needed

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to look at a computer monitor and utilize a keyboard and mouse for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to twenty pounds as necessary

**For candidates who live in MN, this position is hybrid. Local candidates preferred but remote candidates considered.