- Research academic programs, departments, and university initiatives to develop accurate and engaging website content
- Write, edit, and organize website content that aligns with brand standards, user needs, and evolving search optimization best practices, including SEO and AI-powered search
- Create visually engaging, user-focused webpages using Drupal while maintaining brand consistency
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members on digital marketing initiatives and related content projects.
Key Job Responsibilities:
The Website Content Specialist researches, develops, and maintains written content and visual assets on UW-Stout Polytechnic websites using the Drupal content management systems (CMS). The position supports UW-Stout's strategic marketing initiatives for student recruitment, retention, and industry partnerships through written and image-based content and collaborates with other MarCom team members to improve communication pathways leading to the website, including email communication flows.
- Research academic programs, departments, and university initiatives to develop accurate and engaging website content
- Write, edit, and organize website content that aligns with brand standards, user needs, and evolving search optimization best practices, including SEO and AI-powered search
- Create visually engaging, user-focused webpages using Drupal while maintaining brand consistency
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members on digital marketing initiatives and related content projects.
Department: Marketing & Communications leads and implements cross-campus marketing communications, strategies, and research to help drive UW-Stout's enrollment, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives. UW-Stout’s Marketing & Communications Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
Compensation: Minimum starting salary of $45,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related degree or five years of related experience
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Experience creating digital content for websites or other online platforms.
- Ability to research unfamiliar topics and create clear, engaging web content.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfort working with content management systems (CMS); Drupal preferred
- Strong visual design understanding and working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite software
- Strong organizational, creative and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO) and AI search best practices.
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with PHP, jQuery and/or related programming languages
- Experience in a university or higher education environment and/or a large nonprofit organization
- Experience developing and analyzing integrated digital marketing campaigns
- Knowledge of customer relationship management systems (CRM)
- Strong strategic, marketing project management skills
How to Apply:
Complete applications received by end of day, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 19, 2026, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.
To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs
Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.
Required application materials: Cover letter (* See below), Curriculum vitae or resume, One (1) to three (3) marketing-oriented writing sample(s), Example(s) of website/webpage creation
