Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title
Digital Content Producer
Basic Function
Job Details and Requirement:
The Digital Content Producer supports the Strategic Communications & Marketing team by helping create, edit, and publish digital content across CMC.edu and other digital platforms. This role works closely with the Executive Director and college stakeholders to ensure content is accurate, visually consistent, and published on time.
Essential Functions
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing for Production, Web, and Marketing, the Digital Content Producer works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Build, format, edit, and update website content daily.
- Create and publish articles, galleries, and basic feature pages in the CMS.
- Resize, upload, and manage image and digital assets.
- Support print-to-web and e-newsletter production workflows.
- Ensure content follows CMC style, formatting, and visual standards.
- Assist with SEO updates and basic site maintenance (broken links, updates, testing).
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather text, images, and assets on deadline.
- Edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity, and AP style.
- Help curate and share content across CMC digital channels and departments.
- Attend editorial meetings and assist with additional production tasks as assigned.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:
- Take and follow directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
- Display a positive attitude.
- Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
- Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
- Model residential life practices that support equity, access, and inclusive excellence.
Qualification Standards & Skills
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two or more years’ experience in digital/web content production or editorial support.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
- Must have experience using a CMS and possess basic understanding of digital publishing.
- Must be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite or other asset creation tools.
- Must have an knowledge of layout, design, photography, or visual storytelling.
- Must possess basic knowledge of SEO, newsletters, and social media platforms.
- Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have copyediting or writing experience.
- Must have knowledge of journalism ethics and AP style.
- Must have experience producing content for social media.
Other
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.
Supervisor – AB1825: No
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: No
Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes
IPEDS Category Job Code: 21-0000/23-0000/27-0000 - Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light (up to 20 lbs.)
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $70,304 - $71,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
REPORTS TO: This position reports to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing for Production, Web, and Marketing
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
