Web Content Specialist

Lubbock

Web Content Specialist

42313BR

Marketing and Communications

Position Description

As a content specialist, you will create engaging content that populates a variety of digital and traditional platforms at Texas Tech University, including websites, blogs, printed material, advertisements, social media and more. You will work closely with leadership in the Office of Communications and Marketing and other university stakeholders to write content that adheres to brand standards and effectively engages target audiences.

A Web Content Specialist focuses on developing, managing and optimizing digital content for Texas Tech's Office of the Provost web platforms. This position is ideal for a creative individual with a passion for web content strategy, user experience and digital storytelling. Position works closely with leadership in Marketing & Communications, Office of the Provost (including International Affairs, Outreach & Engagement, Faculty Success and Curriculum & Assessment) and other university stakeholders to create engaging, accessible, and brand-aligned web content that enhances user experience and effectively communicates key messages.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and / or College

In Marketing & Communications, we deliver high-quality communications that tell the story of Texas Tech in the most compelling way possible.

Major / Essential Functions

• Update and maintain website content using the university's content management system (CMS).
• Write and edit web copies to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Upload images, videos, and other multimedia elements to enhance web content.
• Work with team members to ensure web pages align with university branding and messaging.
• Assist with website organization, content updates, creation of new pages, and redesigning existing pages to fit current brand standards.
• Monitor web pages for outdated or incorrect information and make necessary revisions. Support content migration and other website-related projects.
• Help other website managers across the Office of the Provost with trouble shooting issues and content strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in digital content creation.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family

Communications & Marketing Generalist

Annualized Pay Range

$44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200

Hourly Pay Range

$21.39 - $27.84 - $34.23

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.