Digital Content Editor

North Somerset Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive staff groups

Up to 10 days extra annual leave

Wellbeing Team

Cycle to Work and EV schemes

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a Digital Content Editor to join the Digital Content Team. You will manage website content, migrate microsites, build new pages, and ensure accessibility across the portfolio. Collaboration with service areas and stakeholders is essential.

The role focuses on writing, editing, proofreading, and maintaining high standards for public-facing information with strong attention to detail and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience using a content management system (CMS).
• Understanding of accessibility issues around PDFs is useful.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 would be desirable.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading text for public-facing content.
• Ability to liaise with departments across the council to capture and advise on web content.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver on time and to standard.

Responsibilities

• Migrate content from microsites to the main website and publish updates.
• Help build new microsites and ensure accessibility across the website portfolio.
• Work on projects to improve customer experience and accessibility.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with the Digital Content Team to deliver objectives.

Skills

CMS experience

Editing & proofreading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Digital Content Editor to join our Digital Content Team. The team are responsible for keeping our website content up-to-date.

In this role, you will work with council services to keep website content up-to-date. You will also migrate content from existing microsites to the main website, help to build new microsites, and make documents accessible across the website portfolio. You will also work on specific projects to improve the customer experience and accessibility.

We are committed to making our digital assets accessible and usable for everyone. To achieve this level of compliance, we make sure the council's corporate website and microsites meet the latest accessibility and usability standards., Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

You should have previous experience of using a content management system (CMS) and an understanding of the accessibility issues surrounding PDFs would be useful.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 would be desirable.
• You must have experience of writing, editing and proof-reading text, ideally for publishing in the public domain. You must also have the confidence to liaise with departments across the council to capture and advise on web content.
• You will be experienced working as part of a team to achieve a common goal, and also able to work on your own to achieve your own personal objectives.
• You will have great attention to detail and be able to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community., At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

Competitive salary and benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.