Writer-Website Content

Description

Description
Responsible for assisting with the organization's content updates in direct support of the launch of a redesigned webpage. In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, the content coordinator will also work closely with the business owners and the IT technical team to maintain site standards with regard to new content development.

Facilitates meetings with content owners to elicit content/information and establish content owners' primary focus/priorities.

Writes new content and re-writes existing content in a web style that capitalizes upon design elements and graphics to minimize text. Edits and proofreads content.

Works with Corporate Communications to prioritize copy completion, and to continually focus on the completion of highest priority copy.

Sets expectations of content owners with regard to deliverables, deadlines, turnaround time for copy edits, and approvals. Alerts Corporate Communications of any "red flag" issues that may negatively impact deadlines.

Creates web page titles, meta tag descriptions and alt tags for images.

Utilizes the Ektron Content Management System for web content management.

Comments

Education: Minimum of an Associates Degree in Communications, Multimedia Technologies, or English; or relevant degree or certification.

Experience: Three to five years web writing experience. Web-based portfolio or reference sites.

Ektron Content Management experience.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and a "can do" attitude.

Highly organized.

Ability to manage multiple efforts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.

Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.

Understanding of basic business concepts.

SKILLS

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Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.