Web Content Production Specialist

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The Web Content Production Specialist supports the build of Emersons new website by entering and structuring content imagery and multimedia in our new content management system. Working from approved source documents and copy decks the Specialist accurately reconstructs page-level content ensuring that text photos and video meet Emersons brand accessibility and editorial standards. This temporary role plays a critical part in delivering a launch-ready site partnering closely with the Marketing Communications team Creative team and external vendor during a defined production window.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Enter approved text photo and video assets from source documents into the new CMS ensuring 100% content parity with provided copy decks and asset libraries.

• Build page layouts using the CMSs templates and reusable components applying theming that adheres to Emersons brand and design specifications.

• Audit each page for functional accuracy including verification of hyperlinks header hierarchy structural markup and responsive display across breakpoints.

• Optimize media during entry by adding descriptive alt text captions and metadata and ensuring images and video are properly scaled and formatted for web performance and accessibility.

• Maintain a tracking log of completed pages flag content gaps or open questions for the project lead and report progress in weekly check-ins to keep the site on schedule for launch.

QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in communications marketing English journalism or a related field.

• Prior experience with WordPress particularly the Block Editor (Gutenberg).

• Demonstrated experience entering formatting and publishing content in a web-based CMS (WordPress or comparable platform).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES May be representative but not all-inclusive of those knowledge skills and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to follow detailed style guides content specs and design templates with consistency.

• Comfort with basic image handling including cropping resizing file naming conventions and writing descriptive alt text.

• Ability to work independently manage workload against a defined production schedule and meet weekly milestones.

• Strong written communication skills and sound editorial judgment.

• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Google Workspace Microsoft Office) and comfort learning new systems quickly.

• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and basic SEO principles.

• Experience in higher education or a comparable institutional environment.

• Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Airtable or Asana.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Requires ability to lift and move objects that are light

• Requires ability to move materials occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Usual Office Conditions

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Engagement Details

• Engagement type: staff temporary

• Term: June 1 August 15 2026

• Schedule: Part-time 3 days per week

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour

• Reports to: Director of Operations Marketing & Communications

Grade of Position: T01N

Employment Category: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24.00

In addition to a competitive salary Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

Required Experience:

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