Editorial Production Assistant

Summary

NBME is a not-for-profit organization specializing in assessments and learning tools for physicians and health professionals. The Editorial Production Assistant supports the Test Development unit by formatting and copy editing examination items, assisting with examination production, assembling committee materials, processing exam-associated media, and providing editorial and quality-control support.

Responsibilities

• Format and copy edit newly submitted examination items. Make pre-meeting and post meeting editorial and formatting updates in NBME databases
• Assist with computer-based, web-based, and paper-and-pencil production of assigned examinations using industry-specific software. Provide quality control for production of examinations as required
• Assemble assignment and review materials for distribution to committees
• Utilize database to provide reports, compile meeting materials, and process exam-associated media
• Provide editorial support before, during, and after committee meetings
• Ensure correctness of examination items
• Ensure correct item entry into NBME databases
• Assemble committee assignments and review materials
• Process exam-associated media accurately in a timely manner
• Assist with the production of computer-based, web-based, and paper-and-pencil examinations
• Assist with researching and documenting DRCC security investigations for USMLE and derivative exams
• Quality control examination forms
• Participate in training by Managing Editor, Editors, and other internal and external sources
• Meet assigned deadlines
• Follow best practices and standard NBME procedures
• Communicate effectively with team
• Support the values of NBME

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
• Knowledge/experience with databases
• Familiarity with word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word)
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• One year experience
• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
• Knowledge/experience with databases
• Familiarity with word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word)
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• One year experience
• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental plans
• Prescription plans
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options
• Remote Friendly Workplace