[ES_JOBS_NET] Web Content Editor, NEON, Boulder, Colorado

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

  Web Content Editor

*_http://www.neoninc.org/jobs/WebContentEditor_*

*_Overview_*
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million 
dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in 
climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next 
three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data 
on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US 
ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne 
observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and 
vegetation; mobile, re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites with 
automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained 
field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms 
and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyber-infrastructure 
will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will 
grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to 
detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

*_Summary:_*
The Web Content Editor manages content for the NEON website and 
coordinates all aspects of NEON's online presence. In addition, ensures 
that website content is accurate, up-to-date, and reflects a consistent 
NEON voice. This role will collaborate with the technical team in order 
to maintain and revise website functionality; troubleshoot user 
interface problems; and improve user experiences.

The Web Content Editor will be a part of the NEON Education and Public 
Engagement department and will work out of NEON HQ offices in Boulder, 
Colorado.

*_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:_*
. Identify new content needs based upon community and stakeholder input.
. Write and/or acquire, edit, and proofread site content from various 
science, education and engineering departments.
. Manage a schedule of content updates, and overseeing publication of 
content to the website.
. Identify and support social media strategies necessary to promote NEON 
online resources to a broad set of audiences.
. Plan, produce, and manage content for NEON's website, including 
scientific and technical information about NEON science topics, 
educational resources and opportunities, and community resources
. Develop and revise website content -- text, images, multimedia, 
calendar, blog, etc. -- using a Content Management System interface 
(most often through Drupal and LifeRay).
. Consider SEO (search engine optimization) in content delivery approaches.
. Source images, artwork, multimedia, photographs and other supporting 
content.
. Develop social media strategies that support promotion of key NEON 
online content to broad audiences.
. Coordinate and manage web projects across departments.
. Copyedit and proofread web content.
. Ensure a consistent NEON voice and accurate, up-to-date information 
throughout the website.
. Develop and manage a schedule of web content updates/additions from 
assignment/writing to editing to posting on website, including liaising 
with other internal departments and community partners.
. Interface with technical team to maintain and revise website 
functionality.
. Track, report and assess website use metrics to support improved 
website and social media content delivery strategies.
. Follow department and NEON policy and procedures.

*_Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:_*
. Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Technical Writing, 
Communication, Marketing or related field. Equivalent education and 
experience may be considered.
. Three (3) or more years of experience writing, editing, and managing 
web content.
. Experience working within web content management systems.
. Highly effective writing and editing skills, including an 
understanding of writing for the Web and SE) (search engine 
optimization), in order to provide consistent and articulate web 
presence for NEON.
. Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with scientists, 
designers, educators and other content contributors.
. Experience using organizational and time-management skills to collate 
materials from multiple sources and produce web content within specified 
deadlines.
. Ability to balance self-directed work, while being an effective member 
of an interdisciplinary team.
. Ability to write and edit scientific information for a general audience
. Basic knowledge of HTML / CSS to input content into web editing software.
. Knowledge of key social media platforms (Twitter, Flickr, blogs, 
Facebook, LinkedIn) and impact on web presence.
. Knowledge of web analytics software.

*_Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:_*
. Familiarity with Drupal and Liferay.
. Expertise in CMS content development.
. Education / experience in the area of ecology / science.
. Experience with scientific data visualization.
. Experience developing / managing the development of websites that are 
known for with visually appealing and usable interfaces.
. Experience managing web projects for science-focused audiences.

Must have permanent authorization for US employment.

- See more at: 
http://www.neoninc.org/jobs/WebContentEditor#sthash.MTyIyJMq.dpuf
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