Web Content Editor

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible
Categories:Marketing and Communications

• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $97,940 – $107,842 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Web Content Editor is responsible for planning, overseeing and coordinating digital content development and production across web channels, to amplify the impact of Deakin’s research, to build reputation and brand and generate demand for Higher Degree Research (HDR).

The role oversees web content publishing needs for range of research and innovation initiatives and works collaboratively with content writers, freelance content contributors, and research experts to develop and curate compelling and engaging content for the Deakin website and research content hub.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the overall quality and consistency of Deakin’s research content, ensuring that the website effectively engages audiences and aligns with strategic priorities. The Web Content Editor will manage the ongoing maintenance of web content review and work collaboratively with the Web Content Writer, the Public Web Team and broader Marketing Division, as well as Deakin’s research stakeholder community, to ensure the public facing research website remains up-to-date and meets changing needs and hub goals.

As a Web Content Editor you will:

• Plan, oversee and coordinate digital content development and production across web channels, to amplify the impact of Deakin’s research, to build reputation and brand and generate demand for Higher Degree Research (HDR)
• Oversee web content publishing needs for range of research and innovation initiatives and work collaboratively with content writers, freelance content contributors, and research experts
• Manage the ongoing maintenance of web content review and work collaboratively with the Web Content Writer, the Public Web Team and broader Marketing Division, as well as Deakin’s research stakeholder community

In a typical month you will:

• Produce and manage the content schedule to ensure we are updating current content as well as delivering new content to deliver on content gaps
• Manage and distribute the editorial workload to among yourself and the web content writer, ensuring standards and schedules are met
• Implement competitor analysis to input into the annual content plan on a quarterly basis, including gap and keyword analysis
• Possess SEO experience to implement best practice SEO techniques in all content across the website, whilst using SEO tools to complete keyword research
• Receive and understand briefs from internal stakeholders, briefing this work out to our Web Content Writer and taking on work as required, editing, proofreading and approving all content before it goes live

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven work experience as a web content editor.
• An understanding and experience in creating content for education audiences, including children, educators and/or parents/carers.
• Editing skills with a demonstrable portfolio of published work.
• Hands on experience with systems including InDesign, Photoshop and other digital content creation tools.

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Danielle Crisp (Marketing and Communications Planner) on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Web Content Editor_HEW 7.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday the 26th of January, 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:15 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:26 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time