Digital Content Editor

Company: Iowa State University Foundation
Location: Ames
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

As the Digital Content Editor on our communications team, you will provide development, day-to-day leadership and oversight of the foundation's digital communication efforts.

Based on qualifications and experience, a selected candidate may hold one of these job titles: Digital Content Editor or Senior Digital Content Editor.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the content strategy for the foundation's website.
  
• Run story planning and production meetings.
  
• Create and edit target audience appropriate content for use across multiple digital channels.
  
• Review and approve drafts of assets - written content, photography, and videos.
  
• Edit for tone, style (AP style), and adherence to the foundation's brand standards.
  
• Identify specific metrics for measurement and criteria for success and ensure that proper tracking mechanisms are in place.
  
• Create and implement promotional plans across email, social, and web channels.
  
• Determine ways to improve story performance and make informed decisions based on data.
  
• Provide expertise and guidance in emerging technologies, current web and social media trends, and best practices.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education & Work Experience
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in digital media, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
    
  • 2 years professional experience or combination of relevant education and/or demonstrated work experience.
    
    Desired Skills & Experience
    
    
    • Proven experience as managing editor or relevant role
      
    • Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
      
    • Working knowledge of content management system (CMS) platforms like WordPress. Working knowledge of Marketing Cloud is a plus.
      
    • Experience with content marketing and content personalization.
      
    • Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) concepts and Google Analytics.
      
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
      
    • Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.
      
    • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with some project management experience.
      
    • Critical thinking, analytical, and conceptualization skills.
      
    • Creativity, patience, a sense of humor and a belief in our organizational mission: Aligning donor passion and generosity to advance Iowa State University's land-grant ideals.
      
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      To APPLY please include the following items:
      
      
      • Resume
        
      • Cover letter with salary requirements
        
      • 3-4 work samples
        
      • Three professional references' names and contact information
        
        For additional information, visit the following pages:
        
        
        • Iowa State University Foundation
          
        • Iowa State University

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