Web Editor

University of New Hampshire - Concord, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Concord, NH

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Web Editor is a vital member of the Communications and Marketing team at Plymouth State University, responsible for producing sustainable and standard-compliant websites and online communication applications. This role involves utilizing proficient design and development skills, alongside a solid understanding of online communication principles, to enhance the university's web presence, particularly through the main site, plymouth.edu. 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 may also include training campus partners on how to effectively maintain their departmental pages on the university's website. The position requires 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. The ideal candidate will possess solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal, and WordPress, as well as familiarity with development tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks. A demonstrated understanding of UX and UI design fundamentals is essential, along with the ability to create responsive sites and develop web content that complies with W3C standards, ensuring cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility. The Web Editor must be adept at managing multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines, and should exhibit effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. In addition to the required qualifications, preferred candidates will have an understanding of web technologies such as PHP, SQL, XML, RSS, and JQuery, and experience working with a diverse range of constituents, including novices, IT and communications staff, and senior leadership. Experience in developing websites using WordPress, Drupal, or other content management systems, as well as proven customer service experience, will be advantageous. The role also involves incorporating social features into websites and media communities such as YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook, and requires the ability to work independently under limited supervision while being part of a highly structured team. Experience in higher education is also preferred.

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 projects as assigned, 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, providing 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 a 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 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