Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality (Education)

TL;DR

Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality (Education): Ensuring the stylistic consistency and quality of AP assessment materials and instructional resources with an accent on copyediting, proofreading, and adherence to professional style guides. Focus on maintaining error-free examinations, managing cross-functional editorial workflows, and integrating AI-driven editorial tools.

Location: Remote (USA). Candidates near offices may choose hybrid (Tuesday/Wednesday in office). Occasional travel required.

Salary: $56,000–$95,000

Company

A self-sustaining nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities through rigorous academic programs and assessments.

What you will do

• Conduct global editorial and copyediting reviews for AP Exam items, forms, and associated materials to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Collaborate with content experts to ensure all assessment materials are error-free and faithful to stylistic conventions.
• Fact-check, verify citations, and perform rigorous copy-to-copy comparisons.
• Develop and refine editorial resources, including style sheets, task models, and an in-house assessment style guide.
• Lead professional development and training sessions for members of the Editorial team.
• Utilize various content management platforms and explore innovative AI technologies to improve editorial processes.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States.
• 4+ years of experience in copyediting, proofreading, and editing.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated application of the Chicago Manual of Style and other professional guides.
• Experience working within various content management systems and technical platforms.
• Ability to travel 3-5 times per year (up to 15%) to College Board offices.

Nice to have

• Experience editing assessments or other education-related materials.

Culture & Benefits

• Fair and competitive compensation grounded in qualifications and market data.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
• Flexible work options: fully remote or hybrid depending on proximity to offices.
• Mission-driven environment focused on educational access and excellence.
• Culture of continuous improvement, growth mindset, and collaborative success.

Hiring process

• Application review and recruiter phone/video screen.
• Hiring manager interview and a performance exercise (e.g., live coding or similar).
• Panel interview, conversation with leadership, and reference checks.