Website Content Specialist

Menomonie, WI (On-site)

$45K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape UW-Stout's web presence by researching programs and initiatives, writing and editing brand-aligned content, and building engaging Drupal pages while partnering with Marketing & Communications on digital campaigns.

  • Lead content strategy across the website, including SEO considerations and user-focused improvements
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on integrated digital marketing initiatives and content projects

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research academic programs, departments, and university initiatives to develop accurate and engaging website content
  • Write, edit, and organize website content that aligns with brand standards, user needs, and evolving search optimization best practices, including SEO and AI-powered search
  • Create visually engaging, user-focused webpages using Drupal while maintaining brand consistency
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members on digital marketing initiatives and related content projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related degree or five years of related experience
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills.
  • Experience creating digital content for websites or other online platforms.
  • Ability to research unfamiliar topics and create clear, engaging web content.
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Comfort working with content management systems (CMS); Drupal preferred
  • Strong visual design understanding and working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite software
  • Strong organizational, creative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders

Preferred

  • Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO) and AI search best practices.
  • Knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Familiarity with PHP, jQuery and/or related programming languages
  • Experience in a university or higher education environment and/or a large nonprofit organization
  • Experience developing and analyzing integrated digital marketing campaigns
  • Knowledge of customer relationship management systems (CRM)
  • Strong strategic, marketing project management skills

Benefits

  • The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
  • Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
  • To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)
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At UW-Stout Polytechnic, students do more than earn a degree—they do on day one. From hands-on applied learning and research to career-focused experiences, we connect tomorrow’s leaders with the opportunities and employers to shape the future of engineering, technology, design, management and more. More than your average four-year university, we’re technology-forward, industry-informed, and people-focused. Our labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms by three to one and 99% of our graduates are employed within six months.

Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
2.4K employees (119 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
96.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$82K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.8%
Direct
26.6%
Referral
5.9%
Social
15.1%
Paid
3.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
44 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$75K
Last Raise
$75K
Grant

Funding History

  • Jan 2023
    Grant • $75K

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