Web Producer

About the role

The web producer will develop and maintain websites for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and its reporting units. They will manage client support by liaising with designated web content editors throughout the organization and produce original content that is professional, accessible, on-brand, and in compliance with governing laws and policies. Additionally, they will assist in the maintenance of research.unc.edu, a site with thousands of existing webpages, and other web sites in support of the UNC research mission as assigned. They will perform data analytics and multi-platform site testing as necessary to ensure optimal user experience. The employee will report to the OVCR director of communications and be an embedded team member of the Office of Research Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain websites for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and its reporting units
• Manage client support by liaising with designated web content editors throughout the organization
• Produce original content that is professional, accessible, on-brand, and in compliance with governing laws and policies
• Assist in the maintenance of research.unc.edu, a site with thousands of existing webpages, and other web sites in support of the UNC research mission as assigned
• Perform data analytics and multi-platform site testing as necessary to ensure optimal user experience

Required qualifications

• HTML / CSS / Javascript experience
• Familiar with Wordpress administration and content production using the Gutenberg/block editor
• Ability to analyze and utilize website performance metrics to consistently improve website performance
• Sensitivity to communications needs including awareness of editorial and design best practices
• Able to work within the constraints of a large organization subject to laws and policies regarding content accessibility, data stewardship, institutional voice, and other concerns
• Ability to improvise web production solutions to unanticipated business needs
• Experienced working in a team environment and able to respond and work well with colleagues from both technical and non-technical backgrounds

Preferred qualifications

• PHP, SQL experience
• Backend server knowledge: Apache, Linux CLI, Kubernetes, GIT
• Experienced with image editing software, preferably familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud suite

Benefits

UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.