Web Content Specialist - Temporary

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Web Content Specialist to help manage and enhance the university's digital presence. The role involves publishing weekly news stories, producing monthly newsletters, and keeping content accurate and engaging, with a focus on user experience.

The position supports content updates, coordinates with the web development team to fix issues, and requires strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience creating, editing, and publishing digital content for websites, newsletters, or other online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Publish weekly news stories and produce monthly digital newsletters.
• Ensure website content remains current, accurate and engaging.
• Manage web support ticket queue and coordinate with web development team to resolve issues.
• Improve user experience through page layout updates and content organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Content quality focus

User-focused mindset

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/English/Marketing/Public Relations/Web Design/IT

Tools

Content management system

Web analytics tools

Web support ticketing system

Job description

Position Title

Web Content Specialist - Temporary

Appointment Type

Professional & Scientific

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking a Web Content Specialist to help manage and enhance our organization's digital presence. This position will work a minimum of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week, depending on business needs and candidate availability.

In this role, you will publish weekly news stories, produce monthly digital newsletters, and ensure website content remains current, accurate, and engaging.

You will manage a web support ticket queue, complete content updates, and coordinate with the web development team to resolve technical issues and website bugs.

This position also plays a key role in maintaining and improving the user experience through page layout updates, content organization, and website enhancements. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, a commitment to content quality, and a user-focused mindset are essential for success in this role.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience creating, editing, and publishing digital content for websites, newsletters, or other online platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Design, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience managing website content for a large or complex organization.
• Experience writing and editing news stories, feature articles, or digital communications.
• Experience producing email newsletters or other digital communications.
• Knowledge of website accessibility and usability best practices.
• Experience using web analytics tools and data to inform content decisions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment Details

Proposed Start Date: October 26, 2026

Time Type: Part time

Pay Grade: P&S Temporary

Original Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Job Requisition Number: R20104

Equal Opportunity Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.