Web Editor

Web Editor - Contract - Glen Allen, VA - $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Web Editor in Glen Allen, VA.

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Web Editor to support the ongoing maintenance, optimization and editorial quality of our website(s). The contractor will be responsible for ensuring content is current, accessible, SEO-friendly and aligned with brand and regulatory standards, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies on enhancements and initiatives.

Website Maintenance and Content Management
Assist in updating and maintaining website content, design, and overall structure
Update web pages to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and current
Monitor, identify, and resolve technical errors, broken links, formatting issues, and bugs
Test website updates and new features prior to deployment to ensure functionality and compliance with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies on website redesigns and enhancements
Manage and maintain the website change log, documenting updates, enhancements, fixes, and release dates to ensure transparency and traceability

Quality, Accessibility and Optimization
Employ SEO best practices to optimize content visibility and performance
Monitor ADA accessibility performance and implement updates to maintain WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
Ensure content adheres to brand standards, usability principles, and accessibility guidelines

Email Platform Support and Migration
Assist with migrating email content to a new marketing communications platform
Review, edit, and QA migrated email templates and content to ensure accuracy, formatting consistency, and brand alignment
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support testing and deployment of migrated email communications
Collaboration and Workflow
Work closely with writers, designers, developers, marketing teams, and agency partners
Manage multiple updates and priorities while meeting deadlines and contract deliverables

Skills & Requirements

3-5+ years of experience as a web editor, digital editor, or content specialist
Hands-on experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Kentico or similar)
Strong editing, proofreading, and QA skills for web content
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG)
Experience monitoring site health, troubleshooting issues and testing web updates
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as a contractor
Experience supporting large, complex or regulated websites
Familiarity with UX and information architecture best practices
Basic knowledge of analytics tools and performance monitoring

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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