Content Manager - Web jobs in Illinois

Content Manager - Web manages the overall curation activities required to produce content for web, mobile, and other platforms. Leads the research, coordination, and editorial work of curators and writers. Being a Content Manager - Web ensures that established branding and style guidelines are implemented correctly. Develops relationships with vendors and other sources needed to produce the quantity and quality of required content and negotiate terms and pricing. Additionally, Content Manager - Web designs methodologies used to analyze content consumption data and to define content needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Content Manager - Web manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Content Manager - Web typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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SSOM Web Content Manager
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • Maywood, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    Position Details

    Job Title
    CONTENT MANAGER

    Position Number
    8102085

    Job Category
    University Staff

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    FLSA Status
    Exempt

    Campus
    Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

    Department Name
    UNIV MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

    Location Code
    UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

    Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
    No

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Loyola University Chicago
    We are Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic university—a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith. The Jesuit and Catholic heritage of Loyola University Chicago—established at its founding in 1870—has evolved into a unique culture and a home for all faiths as well as a living tradition renewed and refocused by generations of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
    • With more than 4,000 employees at four different campuses, Loyola University Chicago strives for a diverse work environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development.
    • Loyola University Chicago supports its employees and retirees with a wide array of benefits centered around health and wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. These benefits are comprehensive, affordable, and competitive.
    • Loyola University Chicago offers tuition remission to full-time, benefits-eligible employees; qualified retirees; and/or their spouses, legally domiciled adults, and dependent children. The University offers an easy way to save for retirement through the Loyola University Chicago Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP), a 403(b) plan.
    • The University offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help find solutions to issues and difficulties of daily life, and to provide supportive materials designed to help you live a balanced lifestyle. This program is offered at no cost and is available to all employees and their families.
    • Forbes recognized Loyola as a Best Employer for Diversity and as a Best Employer for Women in 2022.


    The Web Content Manager reports to University Marketing and Communication’s Director of Digital Strategy and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the user experience on Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine websites, ensuring content aligns with user needs and school goals.
    This role collaborates with the Digital design/development teams, Stritch Marketing Communications lead, and faculty and staff to ensure content is accurate, timely, and aligned with overall brand and strategic messaging. The manager will analyze user behavior and feedback to inform content decisions, support editorial calendars, and oversee content audits for continuous improvement.

    Key success measures include improved user engagement, alignment of web content with strategic objectives, enhanced website performance metrics, and effective content lifecycle management. This role requires experience in web content management, a strong understanding of user experience principles, and excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills. While content creation is not a responsibility within this role, the manager is expected to have a deep understanding of best practices in content strategy, a keen editor’s eye, and strong writing skills.

    Because this position is part of Loyola’s University Marketing and Communication central digital team in support of the Stritch School of Medicine, the manager will spend at least one day per week at Loyola’s Water Tower campus and at least two days per week at Loyola’s Maywood campus. Hybrid work modality in addition to these in-person requirements is an option.
    Responsibilities

    • Strategic Content Management: In coordination with key stakeholders, implement comprehensive web content strategies that enhance user experience and align with Stritch goals. This includes understanding and communicating user needs, preferences, and behaviors in support of creating a best-in-class digital experience. It also requires building and maintaining a strong understanding of Stritch to provide guidance and support to its various departments and stakeholders.
    • Collaboration with UX and Technical Teams: As part of UMC Digital, work closely with IT as needed to ensure that web content meets user expectations and seamlessly integrates with overall site design and functionality.
    • Web Content Management: Provide timely, daily support for web contributors, overseeing training, maintenance, and governance to ensure content remains fresh, relevant, and in compliance with brand standards.
    • Data-Driven Content Decisions: Utilize analytics and user feedback to guide content decisions, focusing on optimizing website performance and user engagement.
    • SEO and Accessibility Compliance: Ensure consistent and thorough implementation of SEO and accessibility best practices, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards at a minimum.
    • Content Audits and Analysis: Conduct content audits and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement, ensuring web content consistently meets user needs and business objectives.
    • Advocate for Best Practices: Serve as on-site SME, providing guidance and expertise on web content best practices and standards, staying current with industry trends and advancements.
    • Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with stakeholders to report on web content performance, strategies, and insights, fostering transparency and collaboration.
    • Other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
    Bachelor’s degree in English, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, or other related fields. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in writing/editing communications for all platforms.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field.
    • 5 years of digital marketing experience; agency, healthcare, or university environment preferred.
    • At least 4 years proven web content management experience, focusing on user experience.
    • Deep understanding of UX principles and how they inform content strategy.
    • Strong analytical skills to interpret web metrics and user feedback.
    • Excellent project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
    • Strong organization, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
    • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Experience working with e-mail campaigns
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft and Google suites, and Slack
    • Ability to stay current with industry trends and best practices in web content and digital marketing.


    Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
    N/A

    Computer Skills
    • At least 4 years proven web content management experience, focusing on user experience.
    • Deep understanding of UX principles and how they inform content strategy.
    • Strong analytical skills to interpret web metrics and user feedback.
    • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Experience working with e-mail campaigns
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft and Google suites, and Slack


    Supervisory Responsibilities
    No

    Required operation of university owned vehicles
    No

    Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
    No

    Physical Demands
    None

    Working Conditions
    None

    Open Date
    04/09/2024

    Close Date

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


    As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.


    Quick Link for Posting
    https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27987
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  • Xcelacore
  • Chicago, IL CONTRACTOR
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  • Sycamore, IL FULL_TIME
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  • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
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  • Ultra Music Festival
  • Miami, FL
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  • Syntricate Technologies
  • Cupertino, CA
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  • CommuniCare Health Services
  • The Role: Social Media/Content Manager – Full Time The Location: This job is remote with some travel required in the sev...
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Content Manager
  • Vaco
  • Nashville, TN
  • Our client located in Nashville, TN is seeking a Content Manager (automotive) to join their team on a hybrid bases. This...
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Digital Content Manager
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  • Miami, FL
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iGaming Digital Content Manager, Remote
  • Delaware North
  • Miami, FL
  • The Opportunity Gamewise, Delaware North's interactive gaming division, is hiring a remote Digital Content Manager to le...
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  • Axon
  • Seattle, WA
  • Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most...
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Product Manager, Content Management
  • Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Overview: Job Purpose The Product Manager works closely with the Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Operations, an...
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