Digital Content Editor

American Academy of Pediatrics; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plans

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

American Academy of Pediatrics is seeking a Digital Content Editor (Grant-funded) to support and implement content strategies for pediatrician audiences. You will publish and coordinate web content on AAP sites, collaborating with staff, federal partners, and programmatic partners on grant activities related to web/digital content development.

Responsibilities include publishing updates, ensuring editorial standards and SEO, and maintaining editorial calendars, site maps, and analytics reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media, communications, journalism, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years’ related web content management or digital publishing experience required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and digital publishing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Publish and manage digital content on AAP websites and coordinate web content for grant-funded projects.
• Review content for editorial standards, SEO/GEO, and user experience; develop publishing/revision schedules.
• Maintain site maps, editorial calendars, image galleries, workflows and related databases.
• Monitor web traffic with analytics and generate reports; suggest content optimization improvements.
• Collaborate with editorial and IT staff to implement website improvements for UX and navigation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues in coordination with supervisors and IT.
• Attend editorial meetings and stay current on CMS practices and web trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Editorial planning

Project management

Verbal/written communication

SEO/GE0 principles

CMS familiarity

HTML/CSS basic coding

AI awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in digital media, communications, journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Title

Digital Content Editor (Grant-funded)

Reporting Relationship

Senior Digital Content Editor

Basic Functions

Support and implement content strategies for pediatrician audiences, including publishing and managing digital web content on American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) websites. Publish and coordinate web/digital content development activities for the Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health and other externally funded projects and initiatives. Collaborate with staff, federal partners, and programmatic partners to support implementation of grant activities related to web/digital content development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Publish new and updated content on AAP websites according to established editorial plans, goals and objectives as well as deliverables tied to campaigns, grants or sponsorships.
• Review content to ensure it adheres to AAP website style guidelines, user experience, and search engine/generative engine optimization (SEO/GEO) best practices. Develop publishing/revision schedules and workflows.
• Create and maintain site maps, editorial calendars, image galleries, workflows and other lists and databases necessary for the on-going functionality of the AAP websites.
• Monitor web traffic and performance using appropriate analytics and tools and generate reports as needed on content reach and impact. Collaborate with supervisor on recommended enhancements for content optimization.
• Collaborate with editorial and IT staff to develop and implement website enhancements that improve user experience and navigation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, coordinating with supervisor and IT to solve technical issues in displaying content to ensure seamless functionality and accurate display of web content.
• Attend team meetings, editorial meetings, and conferences as assigned to stay current on project needs, CMS best practices and web trends, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in digital media, communications, journalism, or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required.

Experience

Three years’ related web content management or digital publishing platform experience required, including working with authors and/or medical professionals. Familiarity with medical terminology, website publishing processes and technologies, and digital communications required.

Essential Skills

Excellent organizational, verbal/written communication, project management, and proofreading skills required. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with web applications and internet technology, and the ability to learn and apply new technologies including the use of AI; familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO/GEO principles, basic coding experience (HTML,XML,CSS), Google Analytics, document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams) preferred. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, take initiative, pay close attention to detail, work both independently and as part of a team, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Some travel and weekend work required.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $72,198.55 - $76,209.64. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: https://aap.org/BenefitsAtAAP . The AAP does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment decisions.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation

Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.