Web Content Strategist - 528367

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

Web Content Strategist - 528367

Job Summary:

Conducts interviews, gathers, researches and analyzes data to develop and execute content strategies for new and existing websites. Keeps projects on track and on budget. Maintains editorial standards, accuracy and quality of all content across varying Web properties.

• Gathers, researches and analyzes data to develop and execute content strategies for new and existing websites. Keeps projects on track and on budget. Maintains editorial standards, accuracy and quality of all content across varying Web properties.
• Uses experiences and research to influence stakeholders to optimize digital content and assesses, reviews and approves digital content for FIU websites.
• Measures content quality and sets standards while promoting best guides, template and other Web-related deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of work experience in digital design/publication agency environments as content strategist, copywriter, or an editorial related field.

 
Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a role involved with updating website content with a preference for similar experience in higher education. This includes a solid understanding of UX and content design and experience with content management systems like Cascade or WordPress and image-editing tools like Photoshop.
• Knowledge of UX best practices.
• Ability to develop successful content strategies.
• Ability to draft and edit content.
• Understanding the importance of accessibility and 508/ADA compliance.
• Experience with presenting to small and large groups.
• Basic HTML and image-editing skills.

Job Category:  Administrative

Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Work Schedule:

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information:

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

For further information or to apply, please visit http://careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 528367

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