Literary Content Specialist (Remote)

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.