Academic Website Writer/Editor - UMKC, Strategic Marketing & Communications, 72024

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Strategic Marketing & Communications

UMKC's Division of Strategic Marketing and Communications has an exciting opportunity on our web team. We are looking for a creative, collaborative editor to proactively review and make edits to our academic web pages. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, plus experience in meeting deadlines.

• Manage client relationships and expectations
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Communicate expectations, turnaround times, and updates to the team and clients
• Identify content needs and create accessible web content using superb judgment, writing, editing and creative skills.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of web content as it evolves over time.
• Optimize content for SEO with consistent brand language, tone, and voice.
• Review website analytics and recommend updates to improve the user experience.
• Track, gather, proof, and edit written content from various sources
• Identify photo needs and select engaging and relevant brand photos from the photo archives
• Edit and proofread existing and new content, keeping in mind usability, accessibility, client goals and overall web strategy.
• Demonstrate strong people skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of team members and customers, building positive relationships.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple projects, meet deadlines and remain adaptable in a changing environment. This includes moving quickly on short-term needs while making progress on longer-term goals.
• Respond productively to feedback and ask clarifying questions to resolve misunderstandings.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible staff position.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• A Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Journalism, English or related area.
• 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Strong writing and organizational skills, with experience in meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of best practices for web user experience.
• Experience in optimizing web pages and content.
• Understanding of Google Analytics, SEO, and website accessibility best practices.
• Proficiency in AP and plain language style a plus.
• HTML and CSS knowledge.
• Experience working with web CMS (Wordpress, Cascade Server).
• Proven track record of producing high-quality digital media content.
• Experience in marketing and/or higher education environment preferred.
• Experience in project management.

$51,875 - $53,500 per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Work samples required. Provide website URL or attach a document with samples.

Position will remain open until filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.