Description
MasteryPrep is an education services company that specializes in college entrance exam preparation. It is a fast-growing organization and one of the leading providers of ACT, SAT, and TSIA2 preparation, serving hundreds of thousands of students in over 500 schools and school districts across the country.
The company is expanding its line of products and is looking for talented editors who can proofread content and test the user experience for students and teachers in online platforms. If you are interested in working for an education company that primarily serves under-resourced schools and districts and/or you are seeking freelance work that pays well, consider joining MasteryPrep!
Responsibilities
Proofread question items, lesson chapters, and other descriptions and instructions in online platforms. (Depending on the assignment, content will be available in PDF, Google Drive, Dropbox, or PowerPoint format.)
Compare multiple sources of content to ensure that the material is identical.
Navigate through online platforms that are in active development and test out the user experience. Some examples of what this could look like:
actively participating in a self-guided lesson
submitting a full-length practice test and verifying that the answers and associated skills are accurate
clicking each available link and/or watching each available video to ensure there are no bugs or obstacles in the navigation process
Accurately report issues through a ticketing system or according to provided guidelines.
Maintain quality and consistency of style in all produced content.
Produce revisions on all work as necessary prior to the completion of an assignment.
Communicate regularly with the Managing Editor in regard to deadlines, feedback, and transparency on work progress.
Requirements
Excellent communication skills, which include a strong command of the English language and grammar rules, accurate description of errors and changes, and clear edit-tracking.
Able to follow deadlines and produce quality work with a prompt turnaround, typically within 1-2 calendar days.
Familiar with using and have access to the following:
stable internet connection
Zoom video conferencing
Slack messaging (access will be provided)
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Gmail
Dropbox
Adobe Acrobat DC
Screen-capture and/or screen-recording software (preferred but not required)
Test-prep experience, high standardized test scores, and an education background are prioritized.
Experience in quality assurance, user testing, and other quality control positions are preferred but not required.
If you would like to be considered for Math content exclusively, please provide evidence that demonstrates your qualifications.
Benefits
All contractors will be paid by assignment and only on completion. Assignments are compensated at a rate of $25/hour. The hourly investment is typically 2-4 hours and is established at the time of assigning by the Managing Editor.