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Truman State University · 2 months ago

Web Writer/Editor

Kirksville, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$38K/yr - $44K/yr

Truman State University is seeking a Web Writer/Editor to provide guidance and assistance with web content development and management. The role involves editing, designing, and ensuring compliance with brand and accessibility standards while supporting various departments with their web-related needs.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

The web editor/writer provides guidance and assistance with web content development and management, design, editing, and brand and accessibility best-practice compliance

The web editor/writer provides ongoing support for top-level web content, assists academic and non-academic departments with web-related requests, and helps develop web site prototypes

Working with Public Relations, Marketing and Information Technology Services staff, the web writer/editor helps assess technical challenges and troubleshoot processes in displaying content

Edit and manage existing webpages

Review top pages content for quality and consistency

Identify outdated content on more prominent sections of websites and encourage departments to update their content

Create new pages, content, and prototypes for websites as needed by various offices and departments across campus

Create pages for new academic programs and add links to appropriate web pages

Check to make sure information on academic programs matches information in the University catalog

Create wireframes to assist with website updates and redesign efforts

Approve all updates by web editors made on www.truman.edu

Use Google Analytics to keep tabs on pages viewed the most often and top search terms people are using

Utilize Form Builder and other tools in support of robust and responsive websites

Facilitate good website management through developing and maintaining high-quality end-user documentation for campus

Work with ITS to assess and troubleshoot challenges with content display or other technical processes

Make routine updates to the website to ensure top-level information is refreshed and is of interest

Responsible for ensuring that the top-level website is compliant with the WCAG accessibility standards

Qualification

WordPress CMSWeb content writingHTMLGoogle AnalyticsImage editingMultitaskingAP StyleAccessibility Best PracticesAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism, Graphic Design, Publications, Web Design, Web Development, Digital Design, or other relevant field, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Experience writing and editing web content

Experience with WordPress CMS

Demonstrated ability to check web sites for accuracy, functionality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to brand style guidelines

Demonstrated image editing (cropping, resizing) abilities

Strong attention to detail and adept at multitasking