Web Content Editor - Public Information Office (Ridgecrest)

Bakersfield, CA (On-site)

$6K/mo – $8K/moMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and manage the college web presence by implementing and maintaining content across the CMS, coordinating social media efforts, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure accessible, compliant, and engaging online content.

  • Own content publishing workflow and accessibility compliance across departments.
  • Lead web standards, SEO, and cross-team content initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the college official responsible for public information, implement and manage web content using a content management system; implement social media strategies; provide training and technical support to staff and faculty in association with our web presence; develop and write text for publication on the web.
  • Develop and edit web pages using a content management system; proofread and edit page content including page design layout to ensure compliance with district-wide standards and industry best practices.
  • Work with various campus and district administrative and departmental offices to produce, maintain and edit web-related content in a variety of formats including (but not limited to) web pages, portal channels, newsletters, blogs, articles, surveys, email campaigns and social media.
  • Work with subject matter experts to ensure grammatical quality and optimal comprehension of published online content.
  • Write audience-targeted text to be posted to the web and portal by interviewing others and gathering information from internal and external sources.
  • Create, edit and manage content such as graphics, photography, video, and text to ensure it remains relevant, current and has a consistent style and voice; ensure appropriate metadata is maintained for the content; manage the clearance and proofreading processes for content publishing.
  • Assume point-of-contact tasks and communications in response to staff and faculty questions related to document workflow, publication, content maintenance and usage of social media.
  • Address web site accessibility issues for disabled persons; maintain current knowledge of standards and assure compliance.
  • Contribute to and implement taxonomy standards for content. E Contribute to and implement Search Engine Optimization strategy.
  • Identify new content opportunities as well as necessary content changes or updates based on student feedback and organizational goals.

Requirements

  • An Associate degree or higher in communication, marketing, computer studies or related field and two years experience with web development and/or editorial experience.
  • Knowledge Of
  • Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Superior writing and editing skills.
  • Experience with the specific conventions of writing and editing for the Web.
  • Page layout and design of web pages.
  • Use and applications of computer equipment including scanner, digital camera and printer. HTML and CSS.
  • Ability To
  • Develop, implement and oversee the college web site.
  • Develop, implement and oversee social media strategy.
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Kern Community College District

The Kern Community College District in California's southern San Joaquin Valley encompasses Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College. KCCD serves 39,000 students on its three publically funded community college campuses as well as in college centers located in downtown Bakersfield, Delano, Bishop, Mammoth, and California City. Kern Community College District embraces the student success initiatives proffered by the State of California, Achieving the Dream, and other organizations. Each of our colleges has adopted some of the high impact practices known to deepen students' engagement in the college experience. These practices include learning communities, first-year seminars and experiences for new college students, and academic goal setting and planning tools that direct students on a path to educational completion. Whether a student's goal is to transfer to a university; improve writing, reading and math abilities; or master essential workforce skills, we stand ready to help our students achieve their educational goals.

Founded in 1968
Bakersfield, California, USA

Salaries

Posted range

$6K/mo – $8K/mo

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Funding

Total Funding
$1M
Last Raise
$1M
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2023
    Grant • $1M

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Web Content Editor - Public Information Office (Ridgecrest)

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