Position Title<\/strong>: Digital Content Specialist<\/p>Department<\/strong>: 2032|Distance Learning<\/p>Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>Reporting to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications within the Office of Distance Learning, the Digital Content Specialist will write and edit accurate, accessible, and customer-focused messages for all Office of Distance Learning units while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders, including academic departments and central Office of Communications and Marketing staff.<\/p>
The Digital Content Specialist will:<\/p>
- Write and edit a variety of targeted messages for prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communications include, but are not limited to: news releases, web content, features, blog posts, recruitment material, reports, presentations, ad copy, and other special projects. \u00a0<\/li>
- Create compelling content for websites, social media platforms and marketing campaigns designed to capture student interest and influence enrollment while adhering to University brand standards and website style guidelines. \u00a0<\/li>
- Develop content to highlight quality online teaching practices and promote digital learning tools. \u00a0<\/li>
- Ensure web content is up-to-date, accessible, and optimized to meet marketing goals. \u00a0<\/li>
- Support the assessment, cataloguing, and organization of website content. \u00a0<\/li>
- Craft robust recruitment-focused email marketing campaigns and schedule delivery through the University’s customer relationship management system and other systems. \u00a0<\/li>
- Contribute to the Office of Distance Learning’s communications calendar. \u00a0<\/li>
- Conduct keyword research and create search engine optimization plans. \u00a0<\/li>
- Analyze target audiences & competitive behavior across digital landscapes. \u00a0<\/li>
- Establish and analyze metrics and key performance indicators to determine effectiveness and viability of communication strategies and tactics. \u00a0<\/li>
- Report and website traffic statistics and make recommendations for optimizing web presence on a quarterly basis. \u00a0<\/li>
- Perform related duties as necessary to support the UL Lafayette Office of Distance Learning mission, goals, and objectives. \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>Required Qualifications:<\/strong>
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, marketing, communications, or a closely related field is required. \u00a0
Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>Must be an exceptional writer with: \u00a0<\/p>
- Experience in content development for Web and other digital media. \u00a0<\/li>
- Experience using Drupal or similar web content management system. \u00a0<\/li>
- Demonstrated knowledge of online content strategy, usability and accessibility principles, and SEO approaches. \u00a0<\/li>
- Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO analytics tools.<\/li>
- Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading abilities with expert level attention to detail. \u00a0<\/li>
- Demonstrable skills in persuasive communication with the ability to incorporate a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, talents, and experiences when developing content for different audiences. \u00a0<\/li>
- Proficient in the usage of email marketing and desktop publishing software. \u00a0<\/li>
- Ability to work independently and present creative ideas within an interdependent team. \u00a0<\/li>
- Fast, flexible, cooperative work style.<\/li>
- Ability to meet strict deadlines. \u00a0<\/li>
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and testing as well as cross-browser testing. \u00a0<\/li>
- Ability to operate within customer relationship management systems and other databases. \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
Application Requirements<\/strong><\/p>- Cover letter<\/li>
- Resume<\/li>
- Three references (include names and contact)<\/li>
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