Web Content Specialist - Temporary

Iowa State University • Durham, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University is seeking a Web Content Specialist to help manage and enhance its digital presence. The position works a minimum of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week, depending on business needs and candidate availability. The specialist publishes weekly news stories, produces monthly digital newsletters, and keeps website content current, accurate, and engaging. The role includes managing a web support ticket queue, completing content updates, and coordinating with the web development team to resolve technical issues and website bugs. It also supports user experience improvements through page layout updates, content organization, and website enhancements. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong communication skills, a commitment to content quality, and a user-focused mindset.

This is a temporary, part-time Professional & Scientific appointment. The proposed start date is October 26, 2026. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience creating, editing, and publishing digital content for websites, newsletters, or other online platforms.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Design, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience managing website content for a large or complex organization.
• Experience writing and editing news stories, feature articles, or digital communications.
• Experience producing email newsletters or other digital communications.
• Knowledge of website accessibility and usability best practices.
• Experience using web analytics tools and data to inform content decisions.

Responsibilities

• Publish weekly news stories.
• Produce monthly digital newsletters.
• Keep website content current, accurate, and engaging.
• Manage a web support ticket queue and complete content updates.
• Coordinate with the web development team to resolve technical issues and website bugs.
• Improve the user experience through page layout updates, content organization, and website enhancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED