Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct editorial evaluations of AP Exam items, exam forms, and related materials.

• Act as the primary global editor and copyeditor for AP assessment items, forms, and associated materials.

• Ensure that content is clear, concise, consistent, grammatically accurate, and adheres to course-specific style guidelines.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to guarantee that assessment items are free of errors.

• Apply AP assessment style guidelines and exercise editorial judgment across various resource sets.

• Fact-check and validate citations and source information.

• Utilize authoring and content management platforms.

• Ensure that AP Exams comply with layout and presentation specifications.

• Complete iterative reviews as AP Exams undergo revisions.

• Proofread AP Exams and related publications or systems.

• Conduct thorough copy-to-copy comparisons.

• Develop and enhance editorial resources for assigned courses.

• Lead strategic editorial initiatives such as exemplar items, style sheets, and task models.

• Review exemplars created by other editors.

• Maintain an internal assessment style guide.

• Oversee workflow, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.

• Lead and engage in educational opportunities, training, and professional development.

• Make independent decisions regarding content and style issues and escalate matters when necessary.

• Participate in coaching and feedback sessions.

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improved editorial practices, including the use of innovative technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in copyediting, proofreading, and editing.

• Preferred experience in editing assessments and other educational materials.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and other professional style guides.

• Extensive experience applying professional style guides.

• Experience in editing and working with content management systems and technical platforms.

• Strong organizational, time, and task management abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines both independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Growth-oriented mindset and adaptability in a dynamic, changing environment.

• Willingness to travel 3–5 times a year or less than 15% for College Board offices or related business.

• Passion for enhancing educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication abilities.

• Commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Adept at solving complex problems and making data-informed decisions.

• Collaborative and empathetic working style.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions.

• Supportive team environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Coaching and feedback sessions available.

• A mission-driven workplace where your contributions are valued.

• Team investment in individual development and success.

• Remote-first workplace policy.

• Flexible options for fully remote or hybrid work for candidates near College Board offices.

• Occasional travel for in-person meetings related to business purposes.