Website Content Assistant – WordPress Gutenberg | Boston, MA

Job ID: 3738
Location: Boston, MA
Duration: 9-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite

Job Overview

Sigma Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Website Content Assistant for a 9-month contract opportunity with a large educational institution in downtown Boston. This role focuses on website content updates, WordPress publishing, and recurring annual content refreshes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with WordPress and the Gutenberg block editor, along with strong proofreading skills and the ability to format and publish website content accurately using established templates and instructions. Candidates with backgrounds in web content management, digital publishing, website administration, or higher education communications are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Update website pages using existing WordPress Gutenberg blocks, patterns, and page templates.
• Enter and format supplied content, including text, statistics, demographic information, images, and other website materials.
• Upload and publish approved blog posts, news articles, staff profiles, and other web content.
• Add and verify links, categories, SEO titles, meta descriptions, and required publishing fields.
• Resize, crop, compress, and upload images according to established specifications.
• Preview website updates on desktop and mobile devices to ensure proper formatting, readability, and consistency.
• Verify links, images, headings, spacing, and downloadable files before publication.
• Follow basic web accessibility practices, including appropriate heading structure, descriptive link text, and image alternative text (alt text).
• Follow established content guidelines and instructions while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Communicate questions, content discrepancies, and project blockers promptly.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience updating and publishing website content in WordPress using the Gutenberg block editor.
• Strong proofreading skills and excellent attention to detail when entering copy, statistics, names, links, and other content.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent page formatting using established templates.
• Familiarity with basic website accessibility and content formatting practices.
• Ability to review website pages across desktop and mobile layouts.
• Strong organizational, written communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining websites for a higher education institution or another large organization.
• Familiarity with SEO publishing fields, including page titles and meta descriptions.
• Experience with image editing, resizing, cropping, and compression for web use.
• Background in website content management, digital communications, web production, or content operations.

Work Schedule and Location

• Location: Downtown Boston, MA
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite
• Contract Duration: 9 months