Content Strategist & Writer — Remote Options

Marymount University; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University is seeking a Content Specialist / Writer to create, edit, publish, and optimize high-quality content across website, social media, email, and print materials. You will collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to identify stories and meet publishing schedules while upholding Marymount’s brand voice.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, SEO awareness, CMS proficiency (WordPress), and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in content strategy, writing, or a related field, preferably in higher education.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools and CMS (WordPress) experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality content for website, social media, email, and publications.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and consistency with brand standards.
• Publish content according to schedules and campaigns, coordinating with partners.
• Optimize content for SEO and use analytics to improve performance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop audience-appropriate stories.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Storytelling

Content strategy

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Job description

Marymount University is seeking a Content Specialist / Writer to create, edit, publish, and optimize high-quality content across website, social media, email, and print materials. You will collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to identify stories and meet publishing schedules while upholding Marymount’s brand voice.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, SEO awareness, CMS proficiency (WordPress), and cross‑department collaboration.