Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Web Content Developer to support the Army University Press in the development, remediation, and publication of high-quality academic and professional content across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience converting Adobe InDesign publications into accessible HTML and PDF formats, with a thorough understanding of HTML5, CSS3, WCAG, PDF/UA, and Section 508 accessibility standards. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN & ON-SITE WORK REQUIRED
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Convert and publish content from Adobe InDesign to accessible HTML and PDF formats.
- Develop, maintain, and edit clean, semantic HTML5 and CSS3 using code editors.
- Ensure all web and PDF content adheres to WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, and Section 508 compliance standards.
- Use code editors to develop and maintain clean, semantic HTML5 and CSS3 code.
- Remediate PDF documents using accessibility tools, including PAC 2024 Checker and similar testing tools.
- Utilize text-to-speech (TTS) tools to produce accessible audio formats from textual content.
- Optimize titles, headings, metadata, URLs, internal links, and structured data to support traditional and generative search.
- Manage content updates using DotNetNuke (DNN) or similar CMS platforms.
- Apply User Experience (UX) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices.
- Analyze digital engagement and content performance using Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and social media analytics.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to promote digital accessibility across platforms.
- Stay current with evolving web technologies, accessibility laws, and federal standards.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent education, training, or relevant professional experience may be considered.
Skills and Qualifications
- Web Development - HTML & CSS
- Experience creating and maintaining webpages using HTML and CSS.
- Strong understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience with Bootstrap layouts, grids, components, and responsive design.
- Ability to embed and format videos, audio, QR codes, and other multimedia resources.
- Ability to format complex publication elements for the web, including footnotes, endnotes, quotations, sidebars, references, and citations.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and quality-control skills.
- Working knowledge of JavaScript is a plus.
- Accessibility & Section 508
- In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
- Experience developing, testing, and remediating webpages for accessibility compliance.
- Experience creating and remediating accessible PDFs in accordance with PDF/UA and Section 508 requirements.
- Familiarity with accessibility testing and remediation tools and techniques.
- Ability to create accessible links, tables, lists, headings, captions, images, forms, and multimedia content.
- Adobe Creative & Digital Publishing
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe InDesign for the layout and production of digital journals, publications, or similar content.
- Experience converting InDesign content into accessible digital formats.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience creating and editing web graphics, banners, and social media visuals.
- Ability to optimize images for web use while maintaining quality and efficient load times.
- AEO, GEO, SEO & Analytics
- Understanding of how search engines and generative AI systems discover, interpret, and cite web content.
- Experience optimizing titles, headings, metadata, URLs, internal links, and other on-page content.
- Familiarity with structured data and other techniques that help search engines and AI systems understand digital content.
- Knowledge of emerging generative-search and AI-search behavior.
- Experience using Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and/or similar digital analytics platforms.
- Content Management & Social Media
- Experience managing content through DotNetNuke (DNN) or a similar CMS.
- Experience creating and managing content for social media platforms, including X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Ability to develop and execute social media content strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Familiarity with social media management platforms for scheduling, analytics, monitoring, and engagement.
- Generative Audio & Text-to-Speech
- Experience with text-to-speech or generative audio tools is a plus.
- Ability to prepare written content for accessible audio production.
- Understanding of accessibility considerations for digital audio content.
- Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proofreading and editing abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Ability to follow established policies, procedures, technical standards, and accessibility requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, consistency, and high-quality work.
- Other Qualifications
- Must be a United States citizen and able to successfully pass a required background investigation.
- Must be able to meet the requirements for access to and work on a military installation.
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license and maintain required automobile insurance.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to maintain regular attendance as scheduled.
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Perks & Benefits We offer competitive benefits and compensation package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, health savings account, education reimbursement, learning and development reimbursement, company-paid basic life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
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