Web Content Producer Editorial Department

Boston University • Boston, MA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Boston University's Marketing & Communications department seeks a talented, experienced Web Content Producer to join their team. This role is responsible for ongoing content management and production for three high-visibility, award-winning editorial websites: BU Today, Bostonia, and The Brink. The Web Content Producer will collaborate with a creative team of publication editors, designers, and content providers across External Affairs. The position involves building and publishing posts, web pages, and multimedia content using WordPress, maintaining curated webpages, preparing media assets, planning and sending email newsletters, and contributing to content strategy. Boston University offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. with 2 or more years of web content experience
• Proven experience and proficiency in Content Management Systems (WordPress) required
• Intermediate experience using Adobe Photoshop or other Adobe CS/CC applications
• Hands-on Search Engine Optimization experience and knowledge of current SEO best practices; intermediate skill level for technical and on-page SEO and writing for SEO
• Planning, testing, and writing marketing emails; knowledge of marketing email best practices
• Project management skills with proven abilities in tracking long- and short-range deadlines and cross-team collaboration and communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Copywriting and copyediting experience; familiarity with Chicago style
• GA4 certification or other Analytics experience
• Audio/podcast editing and production experience
• Proficiency in writing standards-based HTML and CSS markup

Responsibilities

• Build and publish posts, web pages, and multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and more) using WordPress content management system (CMS)
• Maintain and update content on curated webpages
• Research, source, gather and prepare media assets for upload to the CMS
• Plan, build and send email newsletters
• Write and edit copy for email newsletters and other editorial content
• Work closely with writers and other content providers to help guide the creative presentation of editorial content
• Contribute to content strategy initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Professional and personal growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level