Metadata Content Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Analyze and synthesize scholarly journal articles, books, chapters, and other resources utilizing AI, LLM, and automated systems.

• Create records for APA’s discovery solutions.

• Select articles, books, chapters, and texts from scholarly publications in psychology and related fields, including both English and non-English sources.

• Develop records that accurately represent document content with precise descriptive information and effective search functionality.

• Make decisions and resolve issues beyond established guidelines when necessary to meet deadlines.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of records produced by staff, freelancers, and outsourcing vendors.

• Identify discrepancies in automated output and enhance error rates generated by automated processes.

• Contribute to the feedback and development of machine-assisted indexing.

• Test quality control procedures.

• Collaborate with APA/OPD staff on various initiatives.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in psychology or a related social science field, with substantial coursework in psychology.

• Two years of experience in online production within a scholarly publication environment is preferred.

• Proficiency in Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email applications.

• Familiarity with web-based production systems, videoconferencing software, and online collaboration tools.

• Advanced proficiency in internet search systems.

• Understanding of psychometric concepts and methodologies in psychology and social science disciplines.

• Knowledge of interdisciplinary and international research.

• Experience with LLMs for data extraction from publications.

• Successful completion of a background check is required for final candidates.

• A resume and cover letter detailing salary expectations are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling.

• 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Outpatient mental health benefit.

• Paid personal/vacation time.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Family/Medical Leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.