Media Content Editor

Job no: 493099
Position type: Professional hourly
Location: Norman
Division/Equivalent: University of Oklahoma
School/Unit: Academic Affairs - NRM
Department/Office: Continuing Education
Categories: Arts, Media & Communications

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Pay Range: This position has an hourly rate of up to $26.04 based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel: Required

Job description:

  • Coordinates the preparation and publication of information, instructions, and procedures.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts to research, write, and edit content for a broad array of communications, training resources, and web content for internal and external use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works with internal stakeholders to develop instructional manuals, materials, handbooks, and systems documentation, web content, other written materials, and business information, incorporating the principles of Plain Language, utilizing client-approved style guidelines for use by both internal and external users.
  • Guides resource requirements for the development of written materials.
  • Reviews and revises instructional manuals, handbooks, system documentation, web content, and business information.
  • Provides information and assistance in writing manuals, handbooks, web content, and other forms of publications.
  • Supports project teams and other communication strategies with writing and revising information.
  • Maintains all content to keep current with frequent changes to policies or procedures.
  • Monitors the status of writing projects and initiates follow-up actions to ensure timely preparation of documentation.
  • Research to facilitate the publication of communications, training resources, and web content. Including interviews, surveys, and web trend reports to analyze and organize information.
  • Assists in conducting surveys to determine and document user requirements for developing materials and analyzing web trend reports to identify improvements.
  • Develops and maintains web page content by collaborating with stakeholders to identify and evaluate improvement options.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Degree or certification in content editing or a related training field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling at a level sufficient to develop and edit materials, including instructions, manuals, handbooks, presentations, and web content.
  • Knowledge of web design methodology for ease of use, content organization, and, functionality.
  • Ability to write and edit materials, including instructions, manuals, handbooks, web content, and business information.
  • Ability to research, develop, and prepare communications, presentations, and other forms of materials for publication.
  • Ability to provide guidance related to planning, managing, and completing the preparation and publication of informational materials.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to exchange information and provide guidance.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

  • Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
  • Strong initiative to solve problems promptly.
  • Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems. Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and projections.
  • Knowledge of a range of automated financial systems and applications software. Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting as related to a public institution.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Database management skills. Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:

  • Hiring contingent upon drug testing

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