Academic Website Writer​/Editor - Strategic Marketing and Communications

Job : 60200

Location: Kansas City

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Strategic Marketing & Communications

UMKC's Division of Strategic Marketing and Communications has an exciting opportunity on our web team. We are looking for a creative, collaborative editor to proactively review and make edits to our academic web pages. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, plus experience in meeting deadlines.

• Manage client relationships and expectations
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Communicate expectations, turnaround times, and updates to the team and clients
• Identify content needs and create accessible web content using superb judgment, writing, editing and creative skills.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of web content as it evolves over time.
• Optimize content for SEO with consistent brand language, tone, and voice.
• Review website analytics and recommend updates to improve the user experience.
• Track, gather, proof, and edit written content from various sources
• Identify photo needs and select engaging and relevant brand photos from the photo archives
• Edit and proofread existing and new content, keeping in mind usability, accessibility, client goals and overall web strategy.
• Demonstrate strong people skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of team members and customers, building positive relationships.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple projects, meet deadlines and remain adaptable in a changing environment. This includes moving quickly on short-term needs while making progress on longer-term goals.
• Respond productively to feedback and ask clarifying questions to resolve misunderstandings.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• A Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Journalism, English or related area.
• 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Strong writing and organizational skills, with experience in meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of best practices for web user experience.
• Experience in optimizing web pages and content.
• Understanding of Google Analytics, SEO, and website accessibility best practices.
• Proficiency in AP and plain language style a plus.
• HTML and CSS knowledge.
• Experience working with web CMS (Wordpress, Cascade Server).
• Proven track record of producing high-quality digital media content.
• Experience in marketing and/or higher education environment preferred.
• Experience in project management.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,976 - $55,900 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: 9E
University

Title:

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
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Work samples required. Provide website URL or attach a document with samples.

This position will remain open until filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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