Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, World Languages (Native or Near-Native Spanish Proficiency Required)

Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, World Languages (Native or Near-Native Spanish Proficiency Required)

College Board – AP&I

Location:  This is a fully remote 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 40 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 Editorial Quality, World Languages with native to near-native Spanish proficiency, 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 editorial expertise and a keen eye for detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to project manage and collaborate cross-functionally in a production environment.

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 40 courses for both print and digital formats, 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'll 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 seven World Languages courses.

This role blends hands-on editorial work with collaborative leadership. You’ll partner with internal teams and external consultants, help refine style and translation practices, 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 Spanish Language copyeditor in the production of AP Exam questions and associated materials (40%)

• Edit and refine Spanish-language assessment content for AP Spanish Language and Culture and AP Spanish Literature to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our standards
• Guide the development of AP Spanish Language and Literature course-specific editorial guidelines
• Lead the development and accurate application of translation glossaries across Spanish Language and Literature courses
• Collaborate closely with content authors and other editors to deliver high quality, error-free Spanish assessment items
• Define project scopes and timelines, accurately estimating editorial effort and 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

Oversee editorial reviews of exam questions and associated materials for all AP World Languages (WL) courses (40%)

• Train and manage external consultants in copyediting, proofreading, and digital production tasks in collaboration with the Senior Director, AP Editorial Quality, Director, AP Editorial Quality, and Director, Editorial Production   
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all AP World Languages assessment content using expertise in multilingual and translation work 
• Serve as a key partner and liaison between external editorial consultants and internal subject matter experts for all AP World Languages courses, providing clear guidance and feedback for improvement
• Provide specialized editorial expertise to the review of all AP WL courses by enhancing resources, while guiding and supporting fellow editors through training and thoughtful review
• Support the development of course-specific guidelines and translation glossaries

Contribute to overall AP editorial excellence by conducting editorial reviews of all AP Exam questions, test forms, and instructional resources (20%)

• Ensure all content is clear, concise, consistent, grammatically correct, and adheres to stylistic conventions established for each course 
• Partner with content authors 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 across paper and digital formats of AP Exams as well as across standard- and large-type print or other accommodated formats to uphold fidelity, accuracy, and accessibility   
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing smarter, more effective editorial practices

About You

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• 4+ years of copyediting experience; editorial experience with bilingual or translated materials, preferably with secondary or postsecondary content
• Native- or near-native Spanish-language proficiency, both oral and written
• Demonstrated proofreading and editing capabilities
• A bachelor’s degree 
• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and other professional style guides 
• Knowledge of the Real Academia Española publications and other professional Spanish-language style guides and resources
• 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 
• Comfort working through ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic, collaborative setting
• Ability to travel 3-5 times per year or <15% to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board Business

All roles at College Board require:

• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. 
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verb
• 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.

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 just 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 $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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