Web Writer/Editor

Truman State University•Kirksville, MO

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education setting
Experience customizing web content to ensure websites meet accessibility requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of web design, HTML, Accessibility Best Practices, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM
Knowledge of AP Style
Demonstrated ability to assist with training and support for new web editors

Responsibilities

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Identify outdated content on more prominent sections of websites and encourage departments to update their content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