Princeton, NJ, 08544, USA
14 hours ago
Senior Editor
**About ETS:** For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities. Our portfolio of trusted measures include **TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®** . Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education. With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Senior Editor provides comprehensive editing, consultation, and resource services for paper-and-pencil and computer-based test items and test-related materials. The materials are of a difficult, sensitive, and complex nature for which independent judgment is required. **BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Edit and/or correlate a variety of test items and test-related materials in a wide range of subject areas + Ensure consistency of style and/or correlations, accuracy of content and/or matches, and 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, and content correlations + 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 the correlations workload to meet delivery dates and budget requirements + Assist, when necessary, in the orientation and training of new editors and support staff + Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function **EDUCATION** Bachelor degree in English, Journalism, or a closely related field is required. **EXPERIENCE** 5 years of experience in writing and/or editing are required. **Other Requirements:** + Strong grammar and editing skills + Demonstrated familiarity with a wide range of subject areas, including, but not limited to, biology, history, and chemistry, social studies and language + Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills + Proven ability to produce quality work with expedited timelines + Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team \#LI-MM1 \#LI-HYBRID **ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:** + Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from + Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access! + Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life + Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work + Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution + Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App **ETS is mission driven and action oriented** + Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees. + How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you! + Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice. **ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.**
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