Senior Web Content Specialist

Overview:

Under the direction of the Planning Department’s Chief Information Officer, you will play a significant role in the overall content strategy. The Senior Web Content Manager will protect the overall consistency of the user experience and coordinate content for the website.

Responsibilities:

The general duties and responsibilities of the position are included in but not limited to the information listed below.
• Responsible for formulating and updating a cross-platform content strategy.
• Regularly review Google Analytics to suggest improvements in web content and its location.
• Optimize content according to Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading the organization’s website.
• Updating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript regularly.
• Conducting content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
• Creating appropriate website content aligned with the organization’s strategy.
• Improving the user experience of the website regularly.
• Collaborating with all staff and management to ensure the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization’s standards.
• Ensuring full compliance with all laws and regulations on the website.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
• Work requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional experience in web content creation, content management, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience working in diverse media formats is required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and with all levels of management.
• Must have HTML and CMS skills to channel our stories in timely and impactful ways.
• Knowledge of web technologies, standard concepts, best practices, and procedures, including content management systems, web analytics, XHTML, CSS, and Adobe CS suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects – some self-initiated – with various timelines is necessary.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
• Ability to manage simultaneous assignments while maintaining a critical attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work on diverse teams and experience building strong relationships across a range of functional areas and seniority levels.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: EXM/($75,000-$105,000)

Hours per week: 35

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