NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Content Specialist
Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $51K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Content Specialist who will be responsible for developing compelling written content that supports the college’s marketing, enrollment, and communications goals. This role involves collaborating with the Marketing & PR team to produce engaging content across various platforms and ensuring alignment with the college’s brand voice and messaging standards.
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Responsibilities
Writes original, audience-focused content for website pages, feature stories, social media, marketing campaigns, recruitment and enrollment communications, and select internal communications
Proactively identifies and develops storytelling opportunities by building relationships across the college and conducting interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners
Ensures all written content aligns with the college’s brand voice, tone, messaging standards, and audience goals
Edits and refines content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, inclusivity, and accessibility
Collaborates with the Director to plan content priorities and storytelling initiatives that support departmental and institutional goals
Contributes to content calendars and campaign planning in coordination with the Director, Social Media Coordinator and Public Relations Specialist
Assists with website content updates, including posting news stories and events, in coordination with the website administrator and established web publishing workflows
Captures occasional smartphone photography and short-form video to support storytelling and social media content needs
Supports department efficiency by following established workflows and timelines and contributing to content templates, guidelines, and best practices as needed
Helps identify messaging gaps and opportunities to strengthen storytelling across campaigns and channels
Uses appropriate tools (CMS, analytics, AI support, etc.) to enhance productivity and improve content development processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field required
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in writing, content development, communications, or marketing required
Demonstrated strong writing, interviewing, storytelling, and editing skills, along with sound judgment and the ability to work independently and proactively
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision
Preferred
Experience in higher education communications and marketing or similar institutional setting preferred
Photography or videography experience (professional or smartphone-based) preferred
Familiarity with digital publishing platforms (e.g., WordPress or comparable CMS, email marketing tools, and social media publishing/scheduling tools) and accessibility best practices preferred
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug Plan
Mail Order Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Waiver
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Personal Days
State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS)
Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
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