Salary range: $44,000–$50,000 per year
Responsibilities
Measurement Incorporated seeks a full-time Editor for its Assessment Services Department. The Editor edits and proofreads test questions, manuals, technical documentation, and related materials for grammatical and typographical accuracy and adherence to project-specific style guides in both print and online environments. In addition, the editor lays out examinations and other documents in MS Word or Adobe InDesign and provides quality-control support to project directors. Ideally, the editor will have experience making documents accessible/ADA compliant. The editor must have strong project-management and decision-making skills and be able to shepherd projects from start to finish. Salary range: $44,000–$50,000 per year
Requirements
● bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
● expert knowledge of English grammar
● mastery of Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign for document layout; proficiency in other members of the Microsoft Office family
● expertise in creating and manipulating .pdf files in Adobe Acrobat
● experience making documents accessible/ADA compliant
● experience using database software, with knowledge of HTML preferred
● a minimum of three years of experience in editing/proofreading
Attention to detail is vital in this position. An editorial skills test will be given at interview.
