Content Entry Assistant

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Job details:

Pay

     $25+ an hour

Job type

     Contract / Part-time / Remote

Shift

     10-30 hours per week (based on SOW)

Duration

     Contracts can extend a year, specific SOWs vary in weeks/months

Management Structure

• Managed by the Director of Talent Development

• Daily tasks and project oversight by Project Manager or Lead Engineer

• Technical and content specific direction provided by Content Strategists

Description:

• Lullabot is looking to have a number of individuals available for content transfer/entry as needed.
• Contractors would remain on contract (between projects/weeks) and as opportunities become available, Lullabot would provide a SOW with the specific dates, hours per week, and project specific expectations.
• This position offers the unique opportunity to grow your skills in content creation, SEO optimization, and digital storytelling, while working alongside experienced Content Strategists.

Duties:

• Work independently under the supervision of the Project Manager to complete the transfer of web page content from one system to another.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Project Manager (based on project needs)
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and/or Content Strategist to ensure high quality results
• Communicate and track daily progress using a todo/list style software or spreadsheet
• The specific number of hours per week expected to be fulfilled will be specified on a granular basis (per 2 week period or more)

Responsibilities:

• Follow written and verbal instructions and examples to transfer content between web pages that cannot be migrated using an automated process. It is more complex than “copy/paste” but does not require the skills of a content writer.
• Read and adjust content to improve readability by breaking it up with bulleted lists, headers, and other web styling elements as directed.
• Inspect and edit visual placement of images, and write alt text and captions, to improve page utility and clarity
• Add or edit editorial web components so they are used most efficiently and in line with the content strategy and intent of the design system
• Edit transferred content based on guidelines provided by content strategy team members
• Examine transferred content and re-format according to guidelines provided by a content strategist
• Ongoing collaboration with content strategy team to ensure efficiency and quality

Qualifications:

• Understanding of web content best practices, including writing for accessibility and inclusivity
• Understanding of how to use of basic HTML to create page structure
• Understanding of how page structure and content contributes to SEO
• Knowledge/Experience in Computer Science, Web Development, Communications, English, Journalism, or related fields.
• Writing and editing skills, with a focus on clarity and brevity, and the ability to adapt style and tone for various clients and industries.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with CMS, Google Analytics, and basic web development is a plus.

Requirements:

• A computer with access to the internet and a modern web browser.
• A Google Email address that can be used for professional work/contract

Technical Onboarding To Include:

• Learning the basics and how to use Drupal Content Management System - Editorial Interface
• Learning the basics of web accessibility and content best practices
• Learning the basics and how to use Slack (communication)
• Learning the basics and how to use Jira (task management)