Academic Website Writer/Editor - Strategic Marketing and Communications

Overview
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.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Benefits
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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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