Available Title(s):
1358-NN_ADMINPRO - Web Coordinator

Business Title:
Senior Web Designer/Developer

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
This position will split its time between Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and the Murrow College of Communication (MCC). The Senior Web Designer is responsible for assisting the development and execution of marketing and communications plans for NWPB and the Murrow College through the development and oversight of web pages, mobile applications, and related channels. The senior web designer will maintain the website of each department, create well-designed webpages for initiatives or campaigns, and design landing page or feature story page templates that adhere to brand standards of each entity. The position will create prototypes or wireframes in collaboration with creative teams for new projects or initiatives. They will have familiarity with UI/UX and visual design principles to create web content that scales across various platforms. This position will collaborate with graphic designers, writers, digital producers, and reporters on either team under the direction of the NWPB and Murrow marketing directors.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in information science or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in web site design, development and maintenance. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in web design and/or development.
  
• Demonstrated technical experience in front-end web design and understanding of website design principles and web accessibility standards.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of branding.
  
• Demonstrated experience applying high standards of creative web design techniques to strategically communicate different messages.
  
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, producing, and executing web design work for campaigns in collaboration with other creatives.
  
• Familiarity with designing for search engine optimization (SEO).
  
• Experience working with marketing professionals, writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers.
  
• Proficient in using Adobe creative cloud suite.
  
• Proficient in HTML and CSS knowledge.
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills,
  
• Ability to quickly learn and apply changing graphic design and publishing technologies.
  
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of motion graphics and 2d animation.
  
• Experience leading and establishing brand guidelines.
  
• Experience with Public Media organizations.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:

Northwest Public Broadcasting and the Murrow College of Communication

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

Northwest Public Broadcasting and Murrow College

Monthly Salary:

$4,508.70 to $6,199.47 | Commensurate with qualifications and experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Position Type:
This is a temporary position expected to end one year after hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if funding is secured to extend employment.

Northwest Public Broadcasting at WSU has been reliably funded for many years, and we expect funding to continue to support this position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 28, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
  
• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
  
• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
  
• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Senior-Web-Designer-Developer_R-9468

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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