Posting Details
Job Title
Agriculture Communications Specialist
Requisition Number
RE41482
Working Title
Web Content Specialist
Department Name
81350:Agricultural Communications
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full Time
Required Education
BA
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Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday Friday; 8:00 am 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Agricultural Communications team in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Web Content Specialist that excels in creating dynamic, engaging web content. This individual will work with departmental stakeholders to develop effective web content that meets their external communication/marketing needs while ensuring alignment with the colleges greater marketing and strategic communications strategy.
The Web Content Specialist will be responsible for auditing sites on the colleges web platform for opportunities related to accessibility and content strategy and providing actionable solutions for improving user experience. This individual will provide training and guidance to stakeholders related to digital content strategy, accessibility, and analytics. Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as an advocate for departmental stakeholders on the Digital Communications team to improve the teams service infrastructure.
The Agriculture Communications team is committed to promoting work-life balance by offering hybrid work arrangements that allow for some amount of remote work. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for internal advancement. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky Click Here:
https://www.ca.uky.edu/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Writing, Content Strategy, Content Management Systems (CMSs), Web Design (HTML/CSS), Visual Design, Training, Digital Project Management
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BA + 5 years
Deadline to Apply
09/25/2023
University Community of Inclusion
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