Web Content Writer

We are looking for an experienced Web Content Writer to support a higher education organization in Largo, Maryland through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will create compelling written materials for both internal and external audiences, helping strengthen institutional messaging across digital, editorial, and marketing channels. The ideal candidate brings strong reporting and storytelling ability, can move quickly in a deadline-driven environment, and is comfortable producing high-quality content with minimal ramp-up. Responsibilities: • Write and refine a variety of communication pieces, including newsletters, website copy, feature articles, marketing materials, and annual report narratives. • Partner with stakeholders across the institution to gather information, conduct interviews, and turn complex topics into clear, engaging content. • Develop original stories from concept to completion while also revising and repurposing existing materials for new audiences and channels. • Produce content that supports students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, community partners, and business-facing audiences. • Ensure all written materials reflect institutional brand standards, tone, and AP Style expectations. • Collaborate with communications and marketing colleagues to support initiatives tied to institutional leadership and affiliated groups. • Manage multiple assignments at once and deliver strong drafts on short timelines in a fast-paced setting. • Provide occasional onsite support for events or content needs in Largo, Maryland when required. • At least 3 years of experience in web content writing, copywriting, copy editing, blogging, or related communications work. • Demonstrated strength in journalistic writing, feature development, and marketing-oriented content creation. • Ability to interview internal stakeholders and quickly transform conversations into accurate, publication-ready drafts. • Experience working within established brand guidelines and applying AP Style consistently. • Experience in higher education communications is strongly preferred; nonprofit or mission-driven organizational experience is also valued. • Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet frequent deadlines and shift priorities as needed. • Must be comfortable using a personal device for work and, if onsite support is required, completing candidate screening requirements. Innovation starts with people.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.