The Web Content Producer, Qatar will be responsible for maintaining and developing NU-Q’S overall web presence, which will require a combination of technical and editorial skill. This includes but is not restricted to two main areas:
- Content - Production, management, distribution, and tracking of multimedia content on the website, social, and other web-based applications.
- Technical development and maintenance - Developing and maintaining functionality of website to service the needs of various NUQ stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities:
CONTENT
- Manages all content development and integration for NU-Q’s digital presence. This includes general website maintenance and upkeep; Considers new strategies to improve the user experience on the website and other digital applications;
- Produces and curates content for web and other NU-Q digital presence in accordance with NU-Q editorial strategy and policies;
- Writes and edits articles and other web-based copy;
- Monitors, engages, and reports on content related to NU-Q’s mission, such as media industry news, media studies, regional developments;
- Updates the website and social media with originally-produced and curated multimedia content;
- Develops and executes content in coordination with NU-Q communications team and agencies;
- Establishes and implements NU-Q policies and style guides for digital content and design;
- Develops and executes a comprehensive social media strategy;
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
- Manages technical aspects of web maintenance and functionality;
- Works with faculty, staff, and students to find effective ways to give NU-Q activities a strong digital presence that fits the individual needs of various stakeholders;
- Responsible for posting of all material in timely, accurate manner;
- Tracks analytics of web, social, and other digital products;
- Liaises with third party vendors such as designers, content providers, and hosting services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, information technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
- Three to five years of web and multimedia content production, communication, and project development experience;
- Three years of experience implementing social media, email, interactive or other digital communication campaigns;
- Excellent editorial and design judgment;
- Proven writing and editing for the web;
- Fluency with content management systems;
- Project management and excellent organization skills;
- Mastery of SEO, web and social analytics tools;
- Familiarity with content delivery and distribution platforms;
- Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced team environment a must.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent editorial and design judgment;
- Proven writing and editing for the web;
- Fluency with content management systems;
- Project management and excellent organization skills;
- Mastery of SEO, web and social analytics tools;
- Familiarity with content delivery and distribution platforms;
- Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced team environment a must;
- Knowledge of video production, especially editing;
- Knowledge of photography and photo manipulation;
- Proficiency with HTML editing tools and other front-end web design technologies;
- Bilingual English and Arabic (especially written) a plus.
As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Northwestern University's career site here (search for keywords: web content producer)
Website: http://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/