About Jack Westin

Jack Westin is a leading Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation company which is known for crafting high quality, but free, practice materials. The MCAT tests students on the scientific reasoning skills and scientific knowledge which can be learned during typical undergraduate coursework.

Literary Content Specialist (Remote, Project-based)

Role Summary

The Literary Content Specialist is responsible for reviewing, editing, and enhancing passage-based test questions and solutions across standardized exams. This project-based role focuses on ensuring clarity, accuracy, and pedagogical effectiveness of literary analysis and reading comprehension content for LSAT, SAT, ACT, and other standardized testing platforms. The Literary Content Specialist works independently and collaboratively to maintain Jack Westin's quality standards while contributing to the development and refinement of test preparation materials.

Compensation Terms:

$60 per passage review and solution rewriting (3-5 questions included)
$20 per passage review of another writer's edits
$20 per hour for meetings, admin, and training time
Payment on the 10th and 26th of each month for work completed and accepted within 6 business days prior
Project-based, flexible commitment
Work remotely with flexible scheduling

Primary Responsibilities

Content Review & Editing

Review and assess passage-based test questions for clarity, accuracy, and test-readiness
Make CARS Passage amendments by changing
Edit existing passage reviews and solutions written by other contributors
Provide substantive feedback on question structure, stem clarity, and distractor quality
Ensure consistency with test format standards and Jack Westin quality guidelines
Identify gaps in question coverage and suggest improvements

Solution Development & Refinement

Rewrite and refine solutions to test questions for clarity and pedagogical effectiveness
Develop comprehensive explanations for correct answers and distractors
Create background context and explanatory material for challenging passages
Ensure reasoning is transparent and accessible to test-takers
Align solutions with established Jack Westin CARS Section pedagogy and learning objectives

Quality Assurance

Ensure content meets Jack Westin quality standards for standardized test preparation
Maintain consistency in explanation depth, vocabulary level, and pedagogical approach
Self-evaluate work against established quality standards before submission
Participate in revision rounds to achieve quality benchmarks
Identify patterns in quality issues and suggest systemic improvements

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with content leads and other specialists to maintain content consistency
Communicate clearly about editorial decisions and quality concerns
Participate in feedback cycles and implement revisions efficiently
Support the development of style guides and quality standards
Maintain organized documentation of work completed

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

Required Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred)
Deep expertise in LSAT reading comprehension and logical reasoning (preferred)
Strong knowledge of literary analysis, critical reading, and test-taking strategies
Familiarity with SAT, ACT, GRE, or other standardized exams involving reading comprehension (preferred)
Understanding of item writing and assessment design principles

Experience

3 years of experience in standardized test preparation or educational content development
Proven track record in the testing industry (SAT, ACT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE)
Experience writing or editing test questions and solutions for standardized exams
Background in higher education test preparation or tutoring
Demonstrated ability to assess and improve written content for clarity and pedagogy
Experience working with multiple standardized exam formats

Skills & Competencies

Expert-level writing and editing skills with attention to precision and clarity
Deep understanding of test-taking strategy and how students learn test material
Ability to write clear, pedagogically sound explanations of complex concepts
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail and consistency in formatting and style
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and revision
Familiarity with multiple standardized exams preferred
Proficiency with Google Docs, content management systems, or similar tools

Employment with Jack Westin may be contingent upon successful completion of background, reference, employment history, education, and credential verification, as applicable and permitted by law. The Company reserves the right to conduct such checks at its discretion and in accordance with applicable law.

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