Senior Director, Editorial, AD&D

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Job Description Senior Director, Editorial – College Readiness Assessments College Board – Learning & Assessment Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type : This is a full-time position About the Team The Editorial team is part of College Board’s Assessment Design and Development (AD&D) department. We are a collaborative team committed to producing SAT Suite test questions and related publications that are error-free, consistent in style, and aligned to established editorial standards. We also edit materials and ensure quality control for other College Board programs, such as AP and ACCUPLACER. We work closely with Math and Reading and Writing subject matter experts within AD&D and other teams across College Board to publish tests and related materials in a variety of formats, both digital and print. As a team, we are in a period of intentional growth and evolution. We are actively refining our processes, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, and identifying new ways to improve how we work. We value editorial expertise , thoughtful collaboration, and continuous learning and improvement to ensure that we can continue producing work of the highest quality. About the Opportunity As a Senior Director, Editorial, you will lead and manage a senior editorial team of five, made up of highly experienced Editors and Graphic/Layout staff, responsible for advancing the quality, consistency, and strategic impact of assessments and publications for the SAT Suite and other College Board programs. You will set and uphold the team’s strategic direction, priorities, standards, and operating procedures, ensuring editorial excellence, efficiency, and alignment to organizational goals. While you will engage in editing selectively to remain connected to the team’s core work, your primary focus will be developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and performance management; strengthening team capability; and driving long-term planning and major cross-divisional initiatives. In close partnership with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, you will champion editorial standards, coordinate strategy across teams, resolve dependencies, and ensure the team’s work delivers meaningful impact for students and other stakeholders. In this role, you will: Copyedit and proofread content for College Board programs such as the SAT Suite, ACCUPLACER, and AP [5%] Copyedit, proofread, and fact check test questions, assessment support materials, and other complex, high-visibility, or high-stakes publications in various formats (digital apps, print, etc.), adjusting scope appropriately and modeling advanced editorial judgment Apply and interpret College Board and other relevant style guidelines with nuance and consistency to all edited content, especially in ambiguous scenarios Provide guidance on substantive editorial questions and resolve escalations requiring leadership oversight Lead and manage the editorial team to drive strategic direction, quality standards, and performance [55%] Shape and communicate the team’s vision, priorities, quality benchmarks, and success metrics in alignment with organizational goals Develop, coach, mentor, and manage a talented team of editors and graphic designers through regular feedback, performance management, goal setting, and career development planning Monitor team performance using data and feedback, identifying opportunities to improve processes, quality control, and operational effectiveness Manage the team’s workload calendar, project timelines, and inter-departmental coordination efforts, effectively managing competing priorities and ensuring high-quality, timely editorial results Promote a collaborative, constructive, mission-focused work environment and high-performing team culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and student-centered impact Allocate resources effectively across programs and initiatives, balancing workload, risk, and strategic priorities Establish, refine, and uphold editorial standards, SOPs, and workflow expectations to ensure team consistency, efficiency, quality, and knowledge sharing Participate in professional growth opportunities and present relevant information to the editorial team and other stakeholders Grow the team through ongoing development, creating stretch opportunities, and building a talent bench Lead long-term planning and major cross-divisional initiatives while representing and championing the team across the organization [40%] Design and lead strategic initiatives, evidence-based experimentation, special projects, and long-term planning efforts that advance editorial quality, innovation, and operational excellence Own outcomes for major team and cross-divisional projects, including scope, resourcing, timelines, and alignment to organizational goals Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to integrate editorial standards into upstream planning and development processes Oversee the development and evolution of shared documentation, templates, workflow standards, and quality benchmarks Identify systemic gaps or risks and implement scalable solutions that strengthen efficiency, quality, alignment, and impact Champion the adoption of new tools, technologies, and AI-enabled workflows to improve quality, risk mitigation, and team effectiveness Work extensively with cross-team, cross-divisional, and cross-organizational stakeholders to coordinate strategy and resolve dependencies Advocate for editorial standards and team priorities in high-stakes or complex discussions Ensure clear communication of editorial rationale, risks, and decisions to senior or leadership-level audiences Promote alignment across assessment development workflows to strengthen overall organizational quality About You Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field (master’s degree preferred) 10 or more years of copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking experience, preferably in educational publishing, assessment, or technical content 3 or more years of people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development Demonstrated success setting strategic direction and leading high-performing teams in a cross-functional environment Deep expertise in grammar, usage, punctuation, and syntax, with comprehensive knowledge of publishing and publications standards and practices and the Chicago Manual of Style Proven ability to establish and uphold editorial standards, SOPs, and quality benchmarks at a team or organizational level Experience leading large-scale or cross-divisional strategic initiatives, with responsibility for outcomes, resourcing, and alignment to organizational priorities Strong systems-driven mindset with the ability to identify operational gaps and implement scalable innovations and improvements Advanced proficiency in content management systems, technical platforms, and workflow tools, with experience evaluating or implementing new technologies (including AI-enabled solutions) to improve efficiency and mitigate risk Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus in complex environments Strong organizational and strategic planning skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day operational demands Collaborative, mission-driven leadership approach focused on advancing quality, equity, and student-centered impact Ability to travel 1–3 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business All roles at College Board require: A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely , respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success Authorization to work in the United States About Our Process Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 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 . What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck: we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation The hiring range for this role is $ 96,000 - $155,000 Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. #li-remote #li-dr1