Hybrid Digital Communications Strategist & Website Editor

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego School of Medicine seeks a Digital Communications Strategist & Website Editor to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for medschool.ucsd.edu. You will manage the website, ensure accessibility, and support external digital channels.

Responsibilities include developing content strategies, improving information architecture, and collaborating with ITS and University Communications. A strong writing and CMS background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant digital communications work experience.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to advise and consult with management to tailor messages.
• Thorough knowledge of content management systems and web apps.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications.
• Clear, navigable websites with strong design and user experience.
• Strong knowledge of design fundamentals and accessible web content.

Responsibilities

• Manage the School of Medicine's primary website with the Cascade CMS.
• Develop digital strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate across School of Medicine, UCSM, IT teams.
• Design and build webpages and non-routine web apps.
• Ensure content meets brand, SEO, and WCAG standards.
• Produce diverse digital media and support social media when needed.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Digital communications

Analytical thinking

Advising mgmt

CMS knowledge

Strong writing

UX/design fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

CMS (Cascade)

Job description

UC San Diego School of Medicine seeks a Digital Communications Strategist & Website Editor to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for medschool.ucsd.edu. You will manage the website, ensure accessibility, and support external digital channels.

Responsibilities include developing content strategies, improving information architecture, and collaborating with ITS and University Communications. A strong writing and CMS background is essential.