Associate Director, AP Bilingual Editorial Quality (Spanish/English)

Associate Director, AP Bilingual Editorial Quality (Spanish/English )

College Board   –  AP&I

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

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   4 3   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 cross-functional team consists of professionals with   expertise   in a variety of domains that are integral to the production of AP Exam content.

About the Opportunity

As the   Associate Director,   AP Bilingual Editorial Quality (Spanish/English) ,   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   demonstrated   editorial   expertise   in both English and Spanish   and a keen eye for detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently on tight deadlines, and collaborate   with   numerous   stakeholders .

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   39   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 editorial matters and be accountable for the editorial quality and accuracy of all reviewed products.   Additionally,   you will   play   a   leading   role   in   shaping   the   clarity   and   quality   of   all 7   AP   World   Languages’   assessment materials.   You   will   ensure that Spanish-language content is   accurate , polished, and aligned with our standards, while also contributing to the consistency and editorial excellence of materials across all   AP courses, including the   5   additional   World Language course s .

This   role   blends   hands-on   editorial   work   with   collaboration across   internal   teams and external consultants. You   will   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.

In this role, you will

Serve as the   principal editor of   Spanish-language   AP Exam   content   and associated materials ,   and   participate   in the   strategic planning and maintenance of documentation to support that effort   ( 40 %)

• Edit   and   refine   Spanish-language   assessment   content   for   AP   Spanish   Language   and   Culture   and AP Spanish Literature   and Culture   to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our standards

• Guide   the   development   of   AP   Spanish   Language   and   AP Spanish   Literature   course-specific   editorial   guidelines

• Collaborate   closely   with   course experts   and   other   editors   to   deliver   high - quality,   error-free Spanish -language   assessment items

• Provide input on   project   scopes   and   timelines,   ensuring   timely   delivery in collaboration with Assessment Production colleagues and other cross-functional   teams

• Exercise   independent   judgment   on   issues   of   presentation   and   style, escalating   complex   issues   as   needed

Contribute   to overall AP editorial excellence by conducting editorial reviews of   all   English-language authored   AP courses’   e xam questions, test forms, and instructional resources ( 4 0 %)

• Ensure   all   content   is   clear,   concise,   consistent,   grammatically   correct,   and   adheres   to   stylistic conventions   established   for each course

• Partner   with   course experts   and   other   editors   to   ensure error-free,   accurate   assessment   items that   render   correctly

• Support   the   development   of   AP   course-specific   guidelines

• Verify   citations   and   source   information   as   needed

• Use   content   management   systems   and   authoring   platforms   to   successfully   review   and   produce error-free, publication-ready materials

• Perform rigorous "copy-to-copy" comparisons   of   excerpted passages   to   original sources   to   uphold   fidelity, accuracy, and accessibility

• 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

Oversee editorial reviews of exam questions and associated materials for all AP World Language   (WL) courses ( 2 0%)

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all AP WL assessment content using   expertise   in multilingual editing work   and   expertise   in AP Exam style

• In collaboration with the Senior Director, AP Editorial Quality, Director, AP Editorial Quality, and Director, Editorial Production, serve as a liaison between external editorial consultants and internal subject matter experts for all AP WL courses, providing clear guidance and feedback for improvement

• Apply specialized editorial   expertise   to the review of all AP WL courses by enhancing resources and guiding and supporting fellow editors through training and thoughtful review

• Support the development of course-specific guidelines and editorial resources

About You

To   qualify   for   this   role,   you   must   have

• 4+   years   of   professional   copyediting   experience   in both English and Spanish ;   editorial   experience with   bilingual   content , preferably   in   secondary or postsecondary   education

• Fluency and   proficiency   in both English and Spanish, in all modal ities

• Demonstrated   proofreading   and   editing   skills

• A   bachelor’s   degree

• E xtensive,   demonstrated   experience in the application of professional style guides   in editorial work   and k nowledge of the   Chicago Manual of Style   and the   Real Academia Española

• Experience   editing   and   working   in   a   variety   of   content   management   systems   and   technical   platforms

• Strong organizational, time, and task management skills and the ability to move forward multiple   projects   in   concert   while   meeting   timelines,   both   independently   and   as   a   member   of the team

• A g rowth mindset   and flexibility   when   working   through   ambiguity   and   shifting   priorities   in   a   dynamic,   collaborative   setting

• A bility   to   travel   3   to   5   times   per   year   or   <15%   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   an editing exercise , a panel interview, a conversation with leadership ,   and reference checks .

What We Offer

At   College   Board, we offer more than a paycheck —w e 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   $56,000-$95,000.

• 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.

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