Web Editor

Summary At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Web Editor who will be all-in on our mission and who will collaborate with departments across Amarillo College to deliver an engaging, accessible, and user-focused web experience. As a member of the Communications & Marketing team, this position maintains website content through the College’s content management system (CMS), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, brand alignment, search engine optimization (SEO), and generative engine optimization (GEO). The Web Editor creates, updates, and optimizes web content to improve audience engagement and usability by translating complex institutional information into clear, user-friendly, and brand-aligned experiences. Working closely with campus stakeholders and Information Technology, this position supports and enhances the College’s digital presence, accessibility compliance, and engagement through the continuous improvement of Amarillo College’s web content.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Required: Associate Degree in Web Design, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE Required: Two (2) years of professional experience using a content management system (CMS) to create and manage web content, including copywriting and search engine optimization (SEO), for an internal team or agency.

Preferred: Professional experience in higher education, Drupal content management system (CMS), digital content marketing strategy, HTML, and CSS.Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, edit, update, and manage website content through the College’s content management system (CMS).
• Collaborate proactively with departments across the College to gather, organize, and publish accurate and timely website information.
• Write, edit, and optimize website copy for clarity, accessibility, search engine optimization (SEO), generative engine optimization (GEO), and brand voice.
• Translate complex academic, administrative, and departmental information into clear, engaging, and user-friendly web content.
• Support website organization, page structure, and content improvements to enhance the user experience.
• Manage on-page SEO and GEO elements including page titles, headings, metadata, and keywords to improve website visibility and performance.
• Consistently monitor website content to ensure information remains accurate and current.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including WCAG guidelines and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Work within the Communications & Marketing department’s Web Content Team and serve as a liaison to the IT department.
• Review website analytics and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for content enhancements and usability improvements.
• Maintain Amarillo College web content standards, editorial guidelines, and brand standards.
• Support special web-related projects and institutional priorities as assigned.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of UX/UI principles with the ability to translate branding and messaging goals into intuitive and engaging web experiences.
• Proficiency in utilizing content management systems (CMS) to organize, manage, and maintain website layout and content structure.
• Knowledge of web design trends, digital best practices, and emerging technologies with the ability to apply toward enhancing the user experience.
• Ability to implement accurate, timely, and consistent website updates that enhance usability and support institutional goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify creative and effective solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical employees, leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Commitment to maintaining discretion and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position. Pay grade 10 Amarillo College Pay Grades(salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons). Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings and may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or maneuver office supplies and equipment up to twenty-five (25) pounds as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard office equipment including computers, phones, printers, and presentation technology. Work involves frequent interaction with faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders and may include multiple priorities and interruptions in a fast-paced environment.Benefits Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)

For more information about the benefits please visit our HR Benefits Page. Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.