Test Editor

Position Summary

The Test Editor supports the development of ABEM’s physician certification exams by drafting and editing complex written and graphic materials. This role ensures quality, clarity, and alignment with editorial standards and certification guidelines. The Test Editor collaborates with staff and physician volunteers to guide item development, manage editorial workflows, and contribute to content strategy and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Review and edit exam materials for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to guidelines and style standards.

Provide content-level feedback to authors and physician volunteers throughout the development process.

Guide item and case development projects and facilitate related meetings and reviews.

Coordinate annual item assignments and support training for new subject matter experts.

Support the planning and execution of the annual Item Writers Workshop.

Maintain editorial manuals, workflows, and best practice documentation.

Collaborate on editorial process improvements and troubleshooting.

Represent ABEM at professional meetings and conferences.

Develop content for committees, task forces, and Board activities.

Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and volunteers.

Staff certification examination administrations and support other organizational events as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field.

Three to five years of editorial or related experience; medical or testing background preferred.

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to synthesize and revise complex technical or medical information.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn specialized platforms such as ExamDeveloper, Trello, Smartsheet, and HubSpot.

Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Experience with multimedia content (photos, videos) preferred.

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Work Environment

This position requires frequent talking, listening, and use of hands for typing and editing.

Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be required.

Vision requirements include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise level.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.