Web/Content Editor

New Posted 29 August 2023 | Brookings, South Dakota | South Dakota State University

The SDSU University Marketing and Communications (UMC) team is growing! We are looking for a wordsmith with strong attention to detail to join our team as a web content editor. This new position will serve in an editorial role for UMC to edit and approve university information before it is made public on the external website, sdstate.edu.

Job responsibilities: To manage, edit and distribute content on the university’s website in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. Content must follow Associated Press style and basic grammar, punctuation and spelling rules while adhering to the university’s strategic plan and website policy. Editor will develop and write copy for various pages on the SDSU website. Will serve as a point of contact for and, when needed, create new and updated content on a broad range of topics, working with cross-functional teams within UMC and internal and external stakeholders. Will produce other communications including media releases and magazine and newsletter content as time allows.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of and experience in:

Mastery of Associated Press style.
Microsoft Office programs.
Photo editing for web publishing.
Adobe Creative Suite.
Drupal content management system or applicable CMS publishing.
Working knowledge of a variety of media, including social media, print, and web communications.

Skill and ability to:

Excellent writing and editing skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and prioritize competing demands.
Exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred qualifications:

At least three years editing experience in journalism, public relations, communications or a related setting, or bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field completed by date of application.


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