Web Content Producer Editorial Department

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Web Content Producer to manage and publish content for BU Today, Bostonia, and The Brink using WordPress. You will collaborate with editors, designers, and content providers to ensure strong editorial presentation and SEO-aligned copy.

You will also plan newsletters, curate media assets, and contribute to broader content strategy within the Marketing & Communications department. A BA/BS and 2+ years of web content experience are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience with WordPress CMS required.
• Photoshop or Adobe CS/CC experience.
• SEO best practices knowledge; on-page SEO and writing for SEO.
• Planning and writing marketing emails; knowledge of email best practices.
• Project management with cross-team collaboration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce content for BU Today, Bostonia, and The Brink using WordPress CMS.
• Plan, build and publish posts, web pages, and multimedia content.
• Coordinate media assets, newsletters, and email campaigns.
• Collaborate with editors, designers, and content providers to refine presentation.
• Contribute to content strategy initiatives for External Affairs.
• Maintain and update curated webpages and ensure SEO-aligned copy.

Skills

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-team collaboration

SEO writing

Email marketing planning

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

WordPress CMS

Adobe Photoshop

GA4 Analytics

HTML/CSS markup

Job description

Boston University's Marketing & Communications department seeks a talented, experienced Web Content Producer. You will be an important contributing team member responsible for ongoing content management and production for three of the University's high-visibility, award-winning editorial websites: BU Today, Bostonia, and The Brink. You will work alongside the Production Manager, Web Content Producer, and a creative team of publication editors, designers, and content providers across External Affairs to build and publish posts, web pages, and multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and more) using WordPress content management system (CMS); maintain and update content on curated webpages; research, source, gather and prepare media assets for upload to the CMS; plan, build and send email newsletters; write and edit copy for email newsletters and other editorial content; work closely with writers and other content providers to help guide the creative presentation of editorial content, and contribute to content strategy initiatives. Boston University has a rich legacy of serving its students, faculty, and staff, as well as the communities beyond campus. If you want to become a part of this legacy and take advantage of competitive benefits and professional and personal growth opportunities, we want to hear from you.

Required Skills

• B.A. / B.S. with 2 or more years of web content experience.
• Proven experience and proficiency in Content Management Systems (WordPress) required.
• Intermediate experience using Adobe Photoshop or other Adobe CS/CC applications.
• Hands-on Search Engine Optimization experience and knowledge of current SEO best practices; intermediate skill level for technical and on-page SEO and writing for SEO.
• Planning, testing, and writing marketing emails; knowledge of marketing email best practices.
• Project management skills with proven abilities in tracking long- and short-range deadlines and cross-team collaboration and communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Copywriting and copyediting experience; familiarity with Chicago style.
• GA4 certification or other Analytics experience. ?Audio/podcast editing and production experience. ?Proficiency in writing standards-based HTML and CSS markup.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• B.A. / B.S. with 2 or more years of web content experience.
• Proven experience and proficiency in Content Management Systems (WordPress) required.
• Intermediate experience using Adobe Photoshop or other Adobe CS/CC applications.
• Hands-on Search Engine Optimization experience and knowledge of current SEO best practices; intermediate skill level for technical and on-page SEO and writing for SEO.
• Planning, testing, and writing marketing emails; knowledge of marketing email best practices.
• Project management skills with proven abilities in tracking long- and short-range deadlines and cross-team collaboration and communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Copywriting and copyediting experience; familiarity with Chicago style.
• GA4 certification or other Analytics experience. ?Audio/podcast editing and production experience. ?Proficiency in writing standards-based HTML and CSS markup.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._