Web Content Producer Editorial Department

Boston University's Marketing & Communications department seeks a talented, experienced Web Content Producer to join a creative team responsible for ongoing content management and production for three high-visibility, award-winning editorial websites: BU Today, Bostonia, and The Brink.

About the role

You will work alongside the Production Manager, Web Content Producer, and a creative team of publication editors, designers, and content providers across External Affairs to:

• Build and publish posts, web pages, and multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and more) using WordPress 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
• Guide the creative presentation of editorial content in collaboration with writers and other content providers
• Contribute to content strategy initiatives

Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. with 2 or more years of web content experience
• Proven experience and proficiency in Content Management Systems (WordPress)
• 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
• Experience 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Expected hiring range: $55,000 – $65,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.