Digital Content Editor - Accessible Web & CMS Specialist

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

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.