Student Content Specialist - Digital Marketing Student Worker (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a Student Content Specialist for its digital marketing team to create and manage content for gcu.edu. You will write and edit blogs, event pages, and site content, gaining hands-on experience in content marketing and SEO.

The role requires strong writing/editing, CMS experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment this summer in Phoenix, with pay at minimum wage. Preference for students studying marketing, web development, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with CMS and project management programs preferred.
• Knowledge of SEO preferred.
• Students pursuing an education in marketing, web development, SEO, writing or project management preferred.
• Must work in the Phoenix area year-round.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and optimize blog content.
• Write, edit and optimize event listings on events.gcu.edu.
• Write, edit and optimize website content updates.
• Project management.
• Utilize our content management system (CMS) to post content on gcu.edu.
• Act as the liaison between marketing and the colleges for all blog projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

CMS

Project management

SEO

MS Office

Communication

Education

Marketing student

SEO focus

Tools

Drupal

Conductor

SharePoint

Teams

ClickUp

Workamajig

Job description

Student Content Specialist - Digital Marketing Job Description Must Be Local To Phoenix and Available To Work During the Summer in Phoenix Purpose Summary/Purpose: Join GCE’s digital marketing team to create dynamic content for gcu.edu and gain valuable internship experience. As a student worker, you will help write, edit and manage GCU blogs, event pages and website content on https://www.gcu.edu/ to drive leads and support the efforts of the digital marketing team. This role offers valuable experience in content marketing, project management and editorial best practices, allowing you to refine your writing and editing skills in a professional setting.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Write, edit, optimize, organize and schedule new and existing blog content
• Write, edit and optimize event listings on events.gcu.edu
• Write, edit and optimize website content updates
• Project management
• Utilize our content management system (CMS) to post content on gcu.edu
• Act as the liaison between marketing and the colleges for all blog projects
• Additional duties as assigned

Equipment/Programs Used and Responsibility:

• Laptop Internet with high speed/strong bandwidth or work on GCU Campus
• Content management system (CMS)/ Drupal - for gcu.edu
• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Workamajig and ClickUp (project management program)
• SEO web-based tools (Conductor)
• Getty/Canto Images (for blog images)

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with CMS and project management programs preferred
• Knowledge of SEO preferred
• Students pursuing an education in marketing, web development, SEO, writing or project management preferred
• Must be able to work in a high-paced work environment and complete tasks and deadlines timely and accurately
• Interest in writing about academia, specifically GCU’s colleges and degree programs
• Must work in the Phoenix area year-round

Experience/Education:

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student-first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment: Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program. Retain a 2.0 GPA as a bachelor’s-level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master’s-level student. Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the university. You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate:

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date:

June 30, 2027

Manager:

Digital Marketing - Senior Digital Content Specialist

At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally. If you’re interested in working for Grand Canyon University, visit jobs.gcu.edu. For more information about Grand Canyon Education, Inc., visit gce.com