Web Content Writer (Non-permanent, Classified)

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and produce high-quality content for digital and print platforms including websites in enterprise content management systems.
• Develop content that supports enrollment, retention, advancement, and community engagement goals.
• Collaborate with departments to translate complex academic and institutional information into accessible, engaging narratives.
• Ensure all content aligns with the institution’s brand voice, tone, and messaging guidelines.
• Maintain consistency across platforms while tailoring messages for specific audiences (e.g., prospective students, faculty, alumni, influencers, and community leaders).
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• 1-2 years of professional web writing experience, preferably in higher education.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to write for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO, digital content strategy, and analytics.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), particularly Modern Campus.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.
• Work is sedentary.
• Seldom move up to 25 lbs.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing or in a related field.
• 3+ years of professional writing experience, preferably for websites in higher education.
• Experience working in a college or university communications office.
• Familiarity with AP style and editorial best practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.