Senior Content Strategist

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Omaha is seeking a Senior Web Content Strategist to lead the development of impactful website content. This role involves planning and implementing content strategies that align with the university's brand message, managing projects across various digital platforms, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of marketing experience and a strong understanding of SEO and content marketing. Join us to enhance the university's online presence and communicate its mission effectively.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience.
• Proven ability in delivering content programs across digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive cohesive content strategy for the university website.
• Manage relationships with campus stakeholders for web content projects.
• Review performance metrics and make strategy recommendations.

Skills

Building brands through digital content

Content marketing

Multiple project management

Knowledge of SEO

Understanding of digital media landscapes

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field

Job description

A vital member of our marketing team, the Senior Web Content Strategist leads the development of impactful content and crafts key messages that align with the university’s brand message and strategic goals for the main university website, Creighton.edu. Working across Marketing & Communications and university partners, this role plans and develops content that supports the customer journey and conveys the university’s brand in our most valuable marketing channel.

The Senior Web Content Strategist Will

• Help drive a cohesive content strategy for Creighton.edu by planning, creating and reviewing impactful content for the university website.
• Implement content strategy to support personas and user journeys for Creighton.edu.
• Work with Director of Web Strategy to manage taxonomy, content structure and tagging systems.
• Develop content strategy implementation plans for UX and IA updates.
• Manage relationships with campus stakeholders for web content projects.
• Have extensive knowledge of GEO/AIO, SEO, UX, accessibility and design.
• Review performance metrics for Creighton.edu and make recommendations to revise strategy as needed.
• Ensure the university website has a common voice and conveys the distinctive characteristics of Creighton University.
• Bring a relentless sense of curiosity to test and iterate new messages on new platforms to reach the university’s target audiences.
• Have excellent attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of our content and standards of the university.
• Learn the complexities of Creighton’s schools, colleges and divisions and clearly articulate the value of a Creighton education including the particulars of programs, degrees and services available to students.
• Harness the university’s established brand voice and utilize tone appropriate for a variety of content forms and channels.
• Work within established processes to ensure consistent content workflow within the team and proactively contribute to optimizing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field is required.
• 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven ability and experience in building brands through digital content and content marketing.
• Demonstrated success delivering content programs in different digital environments, such as content management systems, email marketing and multi‑channel marketing and communications.
• Understanding of the overall digital media landscape.
• Experience managing multiple, often fast‑paced projects simultaneously.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non‑discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.