Position: TOEFL Answer Key Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented TOEFL Answer Key Specialist to support the end-to-end lifecycle of answer key preparation, verification, publishing, and post-release updates for TOEFL-related content. This role focuses on accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of answer keys and supporting materials for learners, educators, and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, compile, and format TOEFL answer keys for practice sets, mock tests, and supplementary question banks.
- Verify correctness of answers through cross-checking with source materials, rubrics, and internal validation processes.
- Coordinate with content creators, editors, and SMEs to resolve discrepancies and implement corrections.
- Maintain version control for answer keys, including change logs, revision notes, and re-release procedures.
- Ensure answer keys align with TOEFL-style standards, including question numbering, section mapping, and consistent formatting.
- Support publishing workflows by delivering final HTML-ready content and ensuring clean presentation for web and mobile platforms.
- Respond to user feedback and reported issues by investigating, documenting, and proposing fixes within agreed SLAs.
- Assist in quality assurance checks for related materials such as explanations, scoring guidance, and test-taking strategy notes.
- Collaborate with operations to meet release timelines for scheduled test series and updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Education, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong command of English grammar and comprehension; familiarity with standardized test formats is preferred.
- Proven attention to detail and ability to detect inconsistencies in large sets of questions and answers.
- Experience with content QA, editorial review, or academic publishing workflows.
- Comfort working with structured documents and web content; ability to deliver clean, consistent formatting.
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and document tools for tracking revisions and approvals.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables with deadlines and maintain high accuracy under time constraints.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating clarifications and approvals with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, or similar exams (content creation, coaching, or QA).
- Understanding of item-writing principles and common distractor patterns in reading/listening questions.
- Experience maintaining content in a CMS and performing basic HTML cleanup.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options depending on location and project needs).
- Opportunities to work with experienced educators and content specialists.
- Professional development support (training, learning resources, and internal upskilling).
- Structured processes and tools to support quality, collaboration, and timely delivery.
About the Company
We build exam-preparation resources designed to help learners achieve their academic and career goals. Our team combines educational expertise, editorial rigor, and user-focused product delivery to create reliable practice materials and guidance. We value accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement in everything we publish.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief note describing your experience with standardized test content, editorial QA, or answer key validation. If available, include a sample of similar work (e.g., a redacted QA checklist, content review notes, or a formatting sample).