Digital Content Specialist Job at California State University, Northridge in Los

Join to apply for the Digital Content Specialist role at California State University, Northridge.

CSUN fosters an inclusive community that advances student success and exemplary service to all stakeholders. The Digital Content Specialist supports strategic communication initiatives by managing college digital assets, creating engaging social media content, and producing a bi‑monthly e‑newsletter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance of college and department websites, ensuring accessibility and SEO compliance.
• Create and distribute digital content online, including social media posts and electronic communications targeted at external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage content for an external bi‑monthly newsletter in collaboration with University Advancement.
• Organize community engagement activities such as tours and lab visits for high‑school and community‑college students.
• Assist college administrators with tasks related to executing the college strategic plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four‑year college in English, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of full‑time professional or technical experience in public affairs, media relations, marketing, and/or market research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in website maintenance, content management systems (CMS), digital accessibility standards, and SEO best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including college leadership, faculty, and staff, to develop and execute engaging, user‑friendly web content.
• Expertise in social media content creation, editing, and distribution tailored to external stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with administrators, department chairs, faculty, and student organizations in sourcing and refining content, and integrating graphical elements for digital communications.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Public Affairs/Communication Specialist / 0800 / 2.
• Anticipated hiring range: $4,146 – $7,500 per month.
• Full time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• Regular position with a one‑year probationary period.
• Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); may change based on operational needs.

General Information

• Position remains open until filled.
• This position is designated sensitive under the CSU.
• Background check required; failure may affect application status.
• Mandated reporter under California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Out‑of‑state employment prohibited; work must occur in California.
• Apply online: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/550754/digital-content-specialist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy, Race or Ethnicity, Religion or Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For more information, see the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.