University of Utah Health Research is hiring: Web Content Specialist in Salt Lak

Web Content Specialist – University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health is seeking a motivated Web Content Specialist to join our Digital Experience team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who loves writing, editing, and shaping meaningful digital content that helps patients and communities find the care and information they need.

Pay Rate $46,000 – $51,000. Work Schedule Hybrid (1–2 in-office days/week).

Responsibilities

• Build and update webpages using our enterprise-level content management system (CMS).
• Write, edit, and optimize content in partnership with clinical stakeholders, marketing specialists, and freelance writers.
• Ensure web content follows our brand and style guide as well as SEO and ADA accessibility best practices.
• Conduct keyword research and content audits to recommend improvements.
• Edit and update provider and location listings, fix broken links, and manage digital assets like images.
• Collaborate with the Content Team and the Digital Experience Team—including UX designers, SEO analysts, and marketing strategists—to improve user experience and content quality.
• Help monitor web analytics, SEO, and page performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Provide search result reports, identify solutions, and recommend best practices to improve search ranking, including web content, keyword target lists, page layout, design, linking, and overall site structure.
• Participate in editorial processes that maintain consistency across our digital properties.
• Represent the web content team where necessary at meetings or presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing foundation with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Interest or introductory knowledge in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), web content strategy, and web accessibility.
• Familiarity with content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, or similar).
• Introductory knowledge of HTML and digital publishing workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing for the web with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and user engagement.
• Knowledge of health literacy and plain language best practices.
• Curiosity and initiative to learn new tools, trends, and digital strategies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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