What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Website Writer/Editor - UMKC, Strategic Marketing & Communications, 720 position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
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.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible staff position.
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.
$51,875 - $53,500 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Work samples required. Provide website URL or attach a document with samples.
Position will remain open until filled.
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Salary : $51,875 - $53,500
