Content Specialist - Hybrid San Diego

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

13d • $25 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. Are you a versatile writer who thrives on storytelling, collaboration, and optimizing content for websites and digital platforms? Join our dynamic website team and play a key role in shaping the digital experiences that attract and engage prospective undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical topics to a non-technical audience.
• 1-2 years of previous work experience or significant related internship experience.
• Able to exercise adaptability, integrity, and patience in all situations.
• Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the capacity to use independent judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to make data driven decisions.
• Strong aptitude to take direction and work effectively as a supportive, positive, and cooperative team member.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a mostly hybrid-remote team.
• Flexibility to come to the office upon request (San Diego) to meet with key stakeholders about priority projects, generally no more than 1-2 days per week.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant .
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
• PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.
• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in working with ChatGPT (or similar) is a plus.
• Experience working in SEO or keyword research tools like Semrush is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical writing for content creation efforts for the university’s website, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement.
• Collaborating with faculty, staff, and departments to craft content for program pages, department pages, and more.
• Using tools like Semrush to measure performance and interests in order to make data-informed recommendations.
• Partner with UX designer to develop infographics and visual content that enhance storytelling across webpages.
• Leveraging ChatGPT (or similar platforms) to improve content creation workflows and output.
• Serving as the execution engine in driving content-focused marketing campaigns and projects from concept to completion.
• Managing and mentoring student writers and interns, ensuring high-quality deliverables and growth.
• Building and maintaining a scalable content crafting system for ongoing website content updates.
• Publishing and optimizing content across PLNU’s main digital communication channels including the websites SEO and GEO efforts as well as advertising platforms.
• Leading in the development and execution of resource content strategies with student and outsourced writers.

Benefits

• We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees