Digital Content Producer

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(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City NV 89703

Administrative Faculty Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible.

Position Overview

Serves as the primary administrator and content manager for the Western Nevada College website and associated digital platforms (including subsites portals social media and other online activities). Performs essential strategic programming and web design functions to ensure the Colleges website and online presence advance the Colleges communications marketing and PR objectives. Measures the effectiveness of the Colleges online presence and other digital initiatives.

Job Duties

Website Content Administration Optimization & Governance

• Serve as primary website administrator responsible for maintaining and updating content across all WNC websites and subsites.

• Manage a structured web content intake process; coordinate requests determine priority and ensure timely completion in alignment with College communication goals.

• Review approve and publish user-initiated updates; train internal users to update and maintain departmental subsites.

• Conduct quality assurance checks prior to publishing (accuracy functionality formatting consistency accessibility and brand alignment).

• Create and maintain web content standards documentation templates and procedures to support consistency and efficiency.

Website Performance Analytics SEO UX & Accessibility Compliance

• Continually monitor develop best practices for and report monthly to the Marketing Manager on SEO UX accessibility optimization and other relevant web metrics to enhance and associated digital initiatives.

• Analyze web and digital performance data and provide actionable recommendations to improve engagement and support enrollment.

• Coordinate accessibility best practices and remediation efforts (ADA/WCAG-aligned) ensuring web publishing supports accessibility standards.

Web Design Themes Branding and Digital Assets

• Design develop integrate and implement engaging and properly branded themes for WNC websites and digital initiatives.

• Create maintain and update branded templates and assets for college-wide usage to ensure consistency across digital and print communications.

• Design branded graphics for online social media and print campaigns as requested by the Marketing Manager.

Social Media Coordination & Digital Communications

• Coordinate social media for all WNC accounts with consistent engaging and properly branded postings activities and campaigns.

• Coordinate internal email communications as required and requested.

• Support Marketing Manager with emergency-related communications as requested.

Video Photography Streaming & Event Media Support

• Coordinate production of regular video content (e.g. student testimonials) to support campaigns and events; film script/stage interviews and edit video content.

• Serve as the Colleges primary coordinator of videography and photography for major events and activities; coordinate subcontracted/student photographers and videographers with input/direction from the Marketing Manager.

• Provide support and training for live video streaming on a variety of platforms.

Digital Signage Calendars & Project Support

• Maintain College digital signage; create content as requested provide training on signage software and coordinate setup/installation of new digital signage.

• Maintain College events calendar to capture key dates and student activities.

• Design and develop special projects presentations and digital content as assigned.

Vendor Coordination & Technical Support

• Provide ongoing front-end support for web applications and relevant software; coordinate with DCT (Digital Computing and Tech) to ensure technical integrity reliability and functionality of the website and related platforms.

• Coordinate with third-party vendors at the direction of the Marketing Manager to support and facilitate marketing strategies integrations and web-related updates.

Committees & Other Duties

• Contribute to committees and cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration that supports enrollment through effective website practices strategies and tactics.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and three years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree (i.e. AA4 yrs related professional experience). A minimum of an Associates degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various programming and scripting languages

• Experience with video/audio editing software and design tools

• Preferred experience in videography digital photography and audiovisual live streaming

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic technical knowledge of HTML CSS and JavaScript

• Experience using a Content Management System (CMS) preferably Modern Campus

• Ability to read analyze and report on SEO status and performance trends to various departments

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to create and maintain accessible web content including ADA/WCAG compliance and alignment with W3C standards

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision exercise sound judgment and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work resourcefully within budget constraints identify cost-effective solutions and deliver high-quality digital/web outcomes under tight deadlines and limited resources.

• Knowledge of current web design trends UX concepts and best practices

• Ability to research learn and apply new technologies in order to meet deadlines

• Ability to independently prioritize work assignments and carry out oral and written instructions

• Knowledge of web services including secure data flow information access and client usability

• Knowledge of social media platforms and related tools including aggregate posting tools and analytics tools

• Experience working in a marketing environment with a high level of service to campus clients

• Ability to be creative and innovative in developing effective approaches to engaging communities

• Experience managing institutional or education websites and associated social media platforms

• Ability to coordinate work across departments and with external partners including third-party vendors and internal technical teams

• Ability to document procedures and policies in detail

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $73531.55. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNCs placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHEs contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract) sick leave (A & B contract) 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System

• Voluntary benefits including accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Copy of Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) sex (including pregnancy or related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The colleges commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNCs Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at or

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building Room 154

Carson City NV 89703

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.