Web Editor

$59,000 - $88,000/Yr

University of New Hampshire - Plymouth, NH

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Plymouth, NH
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Web Editor at Plymouth State University is a vital member of the Communications and Marketing team, responsible for producing sustainable and standards-compliant websites and online communication applications. This role requires proficient design and development skills, along with a solid understanding of online communication principles. The Web Editor will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to provide ongoing support, updates, and enhancements for web-based software applications, ensuring a strong focus on user experience, accessibility, and adherence to client specifications. This position may also involve training campus partners to effectively maintain their departmental pages on the university's website. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in a web production environment. A solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal, and WordPress is essential, as well as familiarity with development tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks. The Web Editor must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of UX and UI design fundamentals and possess the ability to create responsive sites. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of developing and testing web content that complies with W3C standards and ensures cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility. The role requires effective time management skills to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks and priorities. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are crucial for success in this position. The Web Editor will also be responsible for optimizing website architecture, navigation, and content to enhance usability for diverse audiences while adhering to brand and industry standards. Regular testing of website functionality and usability, as well as troubleshooting and resolving website issues, will be key components of the job. The Web Editor will advocate for web-based communications within the university community and maintain up-to-date knowledge of internet-based technologies, providing insights and recommendations for future web service projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the software development team to design, develop, maintain, and support new websites and online communication applications using content management systems like Drupal and languages such as PHP and SQL.
  • Optimize architecture, navigation, search parameters, and content to ensure optimal usability for multiple audiences while adhering to brand and industry standards and guidelines.
  • Manage daily operations of assigned projects, including development and maintenance of project management information and documentation.
  • Migrate content from legacy websites to CMS-based pages/sites.
  • Ensure regular testing of function and links and updating of time-specific content.
  • Test website usability with end users.
  • Respond in a timely manner to questions and requests for assistance; provide professional advice and assistance to faculty and staff regarding the creation or revision of website pages and information.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve website problems.
  • Advocate for web-based communications within the university community; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in internet-based technologies, and provide insight, advice, and recommendations on future concepts, development, and direction of college web services.
  • Provide implementation team leadership for major web service projects/initiatives.
  • Help optimize the user experience on the website and assist with content creation using best practices through SEO compliance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Communications, or related field.
  • Three years of professional experience in a web production environment.
  • Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal, and WordPress.
  • Familiarity with development tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks.
  • Demonstrated comprehension of UX and UI design fundamentals.
  • Ability to create responsive sites and develop/test web content with W3C compliant code.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Understanding of web technologies such as PHP, SQL, XML, RSS, JQuery, and others.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of constituents, including novices, IT and communications staff, and senior leadership.
  • Experience developing websites in WordPress, Drupal, or other content management systems.
  • Proven customer service experience.
  • Experience incorporating social features into websites, as well as media communities such as YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook.
  • Ability to work independently under limited supervision and as part of a highly structured team.
  • Experience in higher education.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off
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