Web Content Specialist - Temporary

Iowa State University; Durham (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for a Web Content Specialist - Temporary to support its digital presence in the U.S. The role requires publishing weekly news, producing monthly newsletters, and maintaining current content to engage audiences.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with the web development team to resolve technical issues and improve UX.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, editing, and publishing digital content for websites or newsletters.
• Ability to manage content for large or complex organizations.
• Experience writing and editing news stories or digital communications.
• Knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices.
• Experience using web analytics tools to inform content decisions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Content publishing

Editing

News writing

Newsletter production

Web analytics

User experience

Content management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Design, Information Technology, or related field

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.

Proposed Start Date:

October 26, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

P&S Temporary

Original Posting Date:

October 16, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R20104

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.