Content Strategist & Writer (SEO)

Newsletter Jobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University is seeking a Content Specialist / Writer to develop high-quality content for its website, social media, email, and publications. You will work under the Strategic Communications Manager with campus partners to tell stories that align with brand voice and editorial standards.

The role emphasizes SEO, content optimization, and cross-department collaboration, with hybrid work options and a focus on audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of content strategy, writing, or related experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with SEO, content optimization, and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality content for website, social media, email, print publications, and earned media.
• Proofread and align content with Marymount’s brand standards.
• Publish content according to schedules and events across channels.
• Optimize content for SEO and use analytics to improve performance.
• Collaborate with campus partners and designers to develop stories and visuals.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

SEO best practices

CMS (WordPress)

Analytics tools

Social media strategy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

WordPress

Job description

Marymount University is seeking a Content Specialist / Writer to develop high-quality content for its website, social media, email, and publications. You will work under the Strategic Communications Manager with campus partners to tell stories that align with brand voice and editorial standards.

The role emphasizes SEO, content optimization, and cross-department collaboration, with hybrid work options and a focus on audience engagement.