Web Content Producer Editorial Department

Boston, MA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end web content production workflow for BU's online editorial properties, from CMS publishing to media asset prep and email newsletters, while collaborating with writers and editors on content strategy.

  • Publish posts and multimedia via WordPress
  • Plan and send email newsletters
  • Coordinate with writers and editors to shape editorial presentation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • build and publish posts, web pages, and multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and more) using WordPress content management system (CMS);
  • maintain and update content on curated webpages;
  • research, source, gather and prepare media assets for upload to the CMS;
  • plan, build and send email newsletters;
  • write and edit copy for email newsletters and other editorial content;
  • work closely with writers and other content providers to help guide the creative presentation of editorial content, and contribute to content strategy initiatives.

Requirements

  • B.A. / B.S. with 2 or more years of web content experience.
  • Proven experience and proficiency in Content Management Systems (WordPress) required.
  • Intermediate experience using Adobe Photoshop or other Adobe CS/CC applications.
  • Hands-on Search Engine Optimization experience and knowledge of current SEO best practices; intermediate skill level for technical and on-page SEO and writing for SEO.
  • Planning, testing, and writing marketing emails; knowledge of marketing email best practices.
  • Project management skills with proven abilities in tracking long- and short-range deadlines and cross-team collaboration and communication.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

Preferred

  • Copywriting and copyediting experience; familiarity with Chicago style.
  • GA4 certification or other Analytics experience.
  • Audio/podcast editing and production experience.
  • Proficiency in writing standards-based HTML and CSS markup.
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
16K employees (893 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.7%
Direct
43.8%
Referral
5.2%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~16K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
640 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$21.8M
Last Raise
$5M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2024
    Grant • $5M
  • May 2022
    Grant • $4.4M
  • Aug 2017
    Grant • $5.4M

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