Web Content Producer (UCLA - Westwood)
Organization
The UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (www.LONI.ucla.edu) is a leader in the fields of computational neuroscience, image computing and bioinformatics. The major foci of our national and international collaborations are to develop multi-resolution, multi-modal and multi-scale computational brain atlases and models of brain structure and function. The group maintains a large 4800+ core HPC cluster and petabyte-scale online and archival storage. It also provides web services and computing resources for hundreds of researchers and collaborators both at UCLA and worldwide.
Job Description
We are searching for a bright, well-trained and motivated Web Content Producer to work cross-functionally to ensure a quality user experience on web and other multi-media content, supporting the objectives of internal and external stakeholders through the design, research, creation, editing, and presentation of relevant and exciting content.
Responsibilities include:
* Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external users. Assess changing communication needs then research, develop, and implement content-based solutions.
* Utilize web metrics and usability testing to identify and support improvement opportunities.
* Identify and manage content-related deliverables throughout project lifecycles. Project-related activities can include creating and modifying web content, evaluating user experience and information architecture impacts, coordinating Q/A and publication, contributing to release documentation, and planning for post-release content maintenance.
* Review and edit web content and properties on a regular basis while adhering to web strategy and standards and supporting content timeliness.
* Assist internal web contributors with maintaining website content using a CMS, most often Wordpress. Serve as a resource with respect to writing, style, and content structure. Edit, proofread, and maintain quality control. Ensure web content adheres to the branding, style and standards guidelines.
Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in Art, Communication, any physical science or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
* 3-5 years experience in generating web and multi-media content. Time spent contributing to large-scale and/or complex publishing sites preferred.
* Comprehensive working knowledge of web concepts including content strategy, web writing, web editing, user experience design, information architecture, and web analytics. Must have a passion for quality user experiences. Aptitude in digital marketing communications and visual solutions is valued.
* Working knowledge of HTML, basic CSS, CMS/web publishing tools (such as WordPress), experience with SharePoint a plus.
* Proactive in anticipating problems, proposing solutions, and initiating collaborative resolution. This position is part of a team environment. Candidate must be team-oriented but also must be able to work independently.
* Detail oriented and analytical with excellent consulting, problem solving, and verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to thrive within a cross-functional team. Experience working with multiple personalities on complex projects while juggling competing priorities and constantly changing expectations.
To apply, please send resume, list of 3-5 references and salary history to the email address listed with the subject line Web Writer. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Principals only. No recruiters/agencies/outsource or offshore. Absolutely no calls.
- Location: UCLA - Westwood
- Compensation: DOE + Excellent Benefits
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
