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Content Editor - 527932

Job no: 527932
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Marketing/Event Planning

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 209315 - Marketing

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Content Editor provides support to all areas of a department to ensure accuracy and clarity of academic content. Proofreads curriculum contents. Corrects spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Edits marketing content for program development and marketing staff.

Additional Department Summary: Plays a vital role in maintaining brand integrity and quality within the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE). Provides editing and proofreading support for the instructional design, marketing, and other OTIDE departments. Manages multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Uses tools such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Blackboard Ultra (the learning management system). Adheres to AP and other relevant style guides. Creates and applies style sheets to ensure consistency across formats. Requires strong collaboration, organization, and time management skills to effectively oversee and meet deadlines for a high volume of projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience in content editing.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent grammar and communication skills. Proficiency in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, etc.). Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Knowledge of AP style guides.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the University's editorial style. Experience in a higher education communications setting. Professional editing certification. Basic knowledge of HTML, computer systems, and learning management systems.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

 

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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