"Content Specialist - Hybrid San Diego"

Job Summary

Are you a versatile writer who thrives on storytelling, collaboration, and optimizing content for websites and digital platforms? Join our dynamic website team and play a key role in shaping the digital experiences that attract and engage prospective undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary

Pay range $24.90 - $26.89 per hour
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.

Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional, Job Level - 1

Job Status

Full time

Job Description

What We're Looking For

• A natural communicator who can translate complex information into compelling written content.
• Familiarity with website content management systems and best practices for maintaining web pages.
• Enthusiasm for using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance writing processes and productivity.
• An analytical thinker who can use data to inform content decisions and iterate on performance.
• Strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of what makes content resonate with target audiences.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and drive content to completion.
• A collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally with writers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Experience developing scalable content tracking systems that helps keep websites fresh and relevant.

What you will be doing

• Leading the technical writing for content creation efforts for the university's website, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement.
• Collaborating with faculty, staff, and departments to craft content for program pages, department pages, and more.
• Using tools like Semrush to measure performance and interests in order to make data-informed recommendations.
• Partner with UX designer to develop infographics and visual content that enhance storytelling across webpages.
• Leveraging ChatGPT (or similar platforms) to improve content creation workflows and output.
• Serving as the execution engine in driving content-focused marketing campaigns and projects from concept to completion.
• Managing and mentoring student writers and interns, ensuring high-quality deliverables and growth.
• Building and maintaining a scalable content crafting system for ongoing website content updates.
• Publishing and optimizing content across PLNU's main digital communication channels including the websites SEO and GEO efforts as well as advertising platforms.
• Leading in the development and execution of resource content strategies with student and outsourced writers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical topics to a non-technical audience.
• 1-2 years of previous work experience or significant related internship experience.
• Knowledge in working with ChatGPT (or similar) is a plus.
• Experience working in SEO or keyword research tools like Semrush is a plus.
• Able to exercise adaptability, integrity, and patience in all situations.
• Ability to be a self-starter, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the capacity to use independent judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to make data driven decisions.
• Strong aptitude to take direction and work effectively as a supportive, positive, and cooperative team member.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a mostly hybrid-remote team.
• Flexibility to come to the office upon request (San Diego) to meet with key stakeholders about priority projects, generally no more than 1-2 days per week.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

About Point Loma Nazarene University

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://pointloma.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PLNUCareers/job/Point-Loma-Campus---San-Diego-CA/Content-Specialist---Hybrid-San-Diego_R0004170