AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. With 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. The AP program is rapidly expanding its development of instructional and assessment products under the leadership of the growing Assessment Production team. The team consists of professionals with expertise in a variety of domains that are integral to the production of AP Exam content.
To support the continued production of high-quality teacher- and student-facing materials, the AP Program is looking to fill the role of Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality.
As Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality you will ensure all AP assessment materials are consistent in style and reflect the high level of quality AP teachers and students expect from the College Board. You should have editorial expertise and a keen eye for detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently on tight deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally in a production environment.
As part of the AP Assessment Production team, your impact will be significant. You will edit and proofread AP Exams and instructional assessment resources across 40+ courses, applying and helping to shape the AP Exam style. You will work closely with content experts to ensure all AP assessment materials are clear, consistent, and error-free. You will serve as an expert on all editorial matters and be accountable for the editorial quality and accuracy of all reviewed publications.
As Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, you will be an integral member of the cross-functional team building and delivering AP Exams. You’ll help refine style, ensure accuracy and clarity, and support the growth of editorial capabilities within the organization. With a strong command of language and a passion for educational access, this is your chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.
Conduct editorial reviews of AP Exam items, exam forms, and associated materials (70%)
Ensure all content is clear, concise, consistent, grammatically correct, and faithful to the stylistic conventions established for each course
Exhibit curiosity and exercise independent editorial judgment on style issues, drawing on precedent, exemplars, and cross-course conventions to resolve ambiguity
Support the quality and accuracy of editorial resources and reviews for all AP courses (30%)
Take ownership of strategic editorial projects, such as exemplar items, style sheets, and task models, working autonomously from incomplete inputs to polished, exemplar-quality output with minimal oversight
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing smarter, more effective editorial practices, including the continued exploration of innovative technologies in editorial processes
While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.
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