Editorial Production Assistant (Temporary - 6 months)
NBME is a not-for-profit organization specializing in assessments and learning tools for health professionals. They are seeking a temporary Editorial Production Assistant to support examination production and editorial tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for medical assessments.
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 or less experience
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans
- 401(k) w/match
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options
- Remote Friendly Workplace
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