Web Content Specialist - Temporary

Iowa State University - College of Design; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Web Content Specialist for a temporary, professional & scientific appointment to support the university's digital presence. The role involves publishing weekly news, monthly newsletters, updating content, and coordinating with the web development team.

The ideal candidate will manage content updates, ensure accuracy and accessibility, and help optimize user experience through thoughtful page layouts in a fast-paced environment. Part-time hours apply.

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.
• Produce monthly digital newsletters.
• Ensure website content remains current, accurate, and engaging.
• Manage a web support ticket queue, complete content updates.
• Coordinate with the web development team to resolve technical issues and website bugs.
• Maintain and improve user experience through page layout updates, content organization, and website enhancements.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title

Web Content Specialist - Temporary Appointment Type: Professional & Scientific

Job Description

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.

Employment Information

• 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

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.

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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].

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

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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.