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

The College Board • Full-time • Remote (Remote from Virginia, United States of America) • $56,000 - $95,000 / year • 2h ago

Fast Facts

The College Board is seeking an Associate Director of AP Bilingual Editorial Quality, responsible for ensuring the consistency and quality of AP assessment materials in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include editing and proofreading AP Exam content, ensuring clarity and accuracy of assessment materials, and collaborating with course experts and internal teams.

Skills: Required skills include professional copyediting experience in English and Spanish, fluency in both languages, and strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and extensive experience with editorial style guides and content management systems.

Location: This is a fully remote role, though candidates may choose to work hybrid if located near a College Board office in Virginia.

Compensation: $56000 - $95000 / Annually

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 theoptionof being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employeesare required tooccasionally 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. With43courses in a wide variety of subject areas,APprovideswillingandacademicallypreparedhighschoolstudentswiththeopportunitytostudy and learn at the college level. The AP program is rapidly expanding its development ofinstructional and assessment products under the leadership of the growing Assessment Production team. The cross-functional team consists of professionals withexpertisein a variety of domains that are integral to the production of AP Exam content.

About the Opportunity

As theAssociate Director,AP Bilingual Editorial Quality (Spanish/English),youwillensureallAPassessmentmaterialsareconsistentinstyleandreflectthehighlevelofquality AP teachersandstudentsexpect fromthe College Board. You shouldhavedemonstratededitorialexpertisein both English and Spanishand a keen eye for detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently on tight deadlines, and collaboratewithnumerousstakeholders.

As part of the AP Assessment Production team, your impact will be significant. You will edit and proofreadAPExamsandinstructionalassessmentresources across39courses,applyingandhelpingtoshapetheAPExamstyle.Youwill workclosely withcontentexperts 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 willplayaleadingroleinshapingtheclarityandqualityofall 7APWorldLanguages’assessment materials.Youwillensure that Spanish-language content isaccurate, polished, and aligned with our standards, while also contributing to the consistency and editorial excellence of materials across allAP courses, including the5additionalWorld Language courses.

Thisroleblendshands-oneditorialworkwithcollaboration acrossinternalteams and external consultants. Youwillhelp 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 theprincipal editor ofSpanish-languageAP Examcontentand associated materials,andparticipatein thestrategic planning and maintenance of documentation to support that effort(40%)

EditandrefineSpanish-languageassessmentcontentforAPSpanishLanguageandCultureand AP Spanish Literatureand Cultureto ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our standards
GuidethedevelopmentofAPSpanishLanguageandAP SpanishLiteraturecourse-specificeditorialguidelines
Collaboratecloselywithcourse expertsandothereditorstodeliverhigh-quality,error-free Spanish-languageassessment items
Provide input onprojectscopesandtimelines,ensuringtimelydelivery in collaboration with Assessment Production colleagues and other cross-functionalteams
Exerciseindependentjudgmentonissuesofpresentationandstyle, escalatingcomplexissuesasneeded

Contributeto overall AP editorial excellence by conducting editorial reviews ofallEnglish-language authoredAP courses’exam questions, test forms, and instructional resources (40%)

Ensureallcontentisclear,concise,consistent,grammaticallycorrect,andadherestostylistic conventionsestablishedfor each course
Partnerwithcourse expertsandothereditorstoensure error-free,accurateassessmentitems thatrendercorrectly
SupportthedevelopmentofAPcourse-specificguidelines
Verifycitationsandsourceinformationasneeded
Usecontentmanagementsystemsandauthoringplatformstosuccessfullyreviewandproduce error-free, publication-ready materials
Perform rigorous "copy-to-copy" comparisonsofexcerpted passagestooriginal sourcestoupholdfidelity, accuracy, and accessibility
Contributetoacultureofcontinuousimprovementbyidentifyinginefficienciesandproposing 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 (20%)

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all AP WL assessment content usingexpertisein multilingual editing workandexpertisein 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 editorialexpertiseto 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

Toqualifyforthisrole,youmusthave:

4+yearsofprofessionalcopyeditingexperiencein both English and Spanish;editorialexperience withbilingualcontent, preferablyinsecondary or postsecondaryeducation
Fluency andproficiencyin both English and Spanish, in all modalities
Demonstratedproofreadingandeditingskills
Abachelor’sdegree
Extensive,demonstratedexperience in the application of professional style guidesin editorial workand knowledge of theChicago Manual of Styleand theReal Academia Española
Experienceeditingandworkinginavarietyofcontentmanagementsystemsandtechnicalplatforms
Strong organizational, time, and task management skills and the ability to move forward multipleprojectsinconcertwhilemeetingtimelines,bothindependentlyandasamemberof the team
A growth mindsetand flexibilitywhenworkingthroughambiguityandshiftingprioritiesinadynamic,collaborativesetting
Abilitytotravel3to5timesperyearor<15%toCollegeBoardofficesoronbehalfofCollege Board Business

Exceptional candidatesdemonstrate:

Equalexpertisecopyeditingin English and Spanish
Expertisein multiple types of editing, including developmental,line,andcopyediting
Strongintellectualand editorialcuriositywhen presented with complextasks
Abilityto work independently, managecompeting priorities, andmeet deadlines with minimal oversight,while proactively seeking clarification when needed

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 receivingtimely, 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 beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
Whilethehiring processmay vary, it generallyincludes:resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such asan editing exercise, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership,and reference checks.

What We Offer

AtCollegeBoard, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.We’rea 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’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to work atCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check outourcareers pagefor more.

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