Editor, Test Development

The Test Development Editor strengthens the writing quality of content used in FINRA and client exams and continuing education (CE) programs. This individual is responsible for ensuring all exam and CE content uses appropriate style grammar and terminology. The editor maintains program style guidelines reviews exam and CE content before publication and works directly with Content Managers to clarify addition the editor proofreads and provides copy editing for supporting materials including content outlines reports and presentations as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Edit exam questions and CE content for style grammar clarity and terminology.
• Edit content outlines program-related communications presentations and similar supporting materials.
• Edit test-development documentation and technical reports.
• Work with internal staff and client representatives to meet project schedules.
• Maintain style guides documenting writing formatting and terminology standards for FINRA and/or client examinations.
• Work with Content Managers to train authors on style and usage standards.
• Serve as a resource to FINRA staff on editorial matters.

• Demonstration of FINRAs values.
• Collaboration both in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRAs mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to special projects as assigned by management

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Journalism English or related field and at least two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly gain sufficient subject matter familiarity to successfully edit technical material.

• Familiarity with testing financial or securities industry desirable.

• Familiarity with Associated Press style desirable.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

• Proficiency with software.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements. Infrequent travel (less than 10%).

For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco CA CO CT IL PA MA MD VA WA DC NY NJ WA please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the addition to location actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to the candidates skill set level of experience education and market considerations.

Boston MA: $34.75 - $61.50

Chicago IL: $33.42 - $58.90

Denver CO: $30.22 - $53.57

Jericho NY: $34.75 - $61.50

Jersey City NJ: $36.23 - $64.27

Philadelphia PA: $33.42 - $58.90

New York NY: $36.23 - $64.27

Rockville MD: $34.75 - $61.50

Tysons VA: $34.75 - $61.50

Washington DC: $34.75 - $61.50

Woodbridge NJ: $34.75 - $61.50

Connecticut State: $30.22 - $64.27

Washington State: $30.22 - $64.27

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To be considered for this position please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal state or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness FINRA provides comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life accidental death and dismemberment supplemental life spouse/domestic partner and dependent life and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment short- and long-term disability long-term care business travel accident disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution tuition reimbursement commuter benefits and other benefits that support employee wellness such as adoption assistance backup family care surrogacy benefits employee assistance and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways including through a generous time-off program starting at 15 days of paid time off (increasing with years of service up to 25 days) 5 personal days and 9 sick days unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave jury duty leave bereavement leave voting and election official leave for federal state or local primary and general elections care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

*Based on full-time schedule

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