Digital Content Specialist

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DepartmentUniversity Comms and Marketing-258000Career AreaPublic Relations/Communications/MarketingIs this an internal only recruitment?NoPosting Open Date 10/22/2026Application Deadline11/03/2026Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Position TitlePublic Comm Specialist - JourneySalary Grade EquivalentNC13 / GN10Working TitleDigital Content Specialist Position Number20000440Vacancy IDP021493Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmWork LocationCHAPEL HILL, NCPosition LocationNorth Carolina, USHiring Range$48,000 - $52,000Pay Band InformationNotice to Applicants
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Be a Tar Heel!Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitUniversity Communications and Marketing protects and advances Carolina’s reputation as the nation’s first and best public research university. In partnership with leaders and colleagues across campus, the team is responsible for developing and implementing an integrated strategy to share the impact of our university’s teaching, research and service that improves our state, nation and world. Areas within University Communications and Marketing include Web Planning and Production, Internal Communications, Development Marketing, Executive Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Services, and the UNC Visitors Center.Position SummaryUNC-Chapel Hill’s University Communications and Marketing department is seeking a digital content specialist to create compelling digital experiences that connect people with UNC-Chapel Hill’s stories, resources and institutional priorities. This a perfect role for a curious communications professional who has experiencing sharing content across digital platforms and translating complex issues into digestible information that audiences will engage with.A member of the editorial and digital production team, this position combines editorial judgment, web production and audience strategy to ensure content is useful, engaging and accessible for its channel and intended audience. This person should be able to independently manage their own projects, but also be a strong collaborator who can work across teams to write engaging website copy, produce newsletters and identify ways to share visuals across sites. The digital content specialist will work on a team that contributes to UNC.edu, The Well newsletter, giving.unc.edu and other University websites. Each specialist will have a primary specialty while providing cross coverage for major initiatives, high-interest stories and daily publishing needs. The ideal candidate would have experience with a CMS (ideally WordPress) or email service provider. Experience with finding and developing written stories on deadline is a plus.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Management Preferences* Must have experience as a communications professional with a strong background in producing compelling written content and have Wordpress and CMS experience.* Must have strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships across campus to best position the University according to its strategic goals.* Must have experience writing feature stories on tight deadlines.* Experience telling stories through video multimedia channels.Required Licenses/CertificationsSpecial Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.Position/Schedule RequirementsSpecial InstructionsPlease submit a writing sample, a website, webpage or newsletter you’ve worked on as part of your application.Quick Link
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