Content Strategist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date02/01/2027Classification TitleCommunications / MarketingRankN - No RankWorking TitleContent StrategistDepartment101400 - OMC Marketing & CommunicationsPosition NumberD90543RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedRenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1Tenure StatusN - not applicable

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.Position SummaryThe Content Strategist leads multi-channel narrative strategies that elevate the university’s institutional reputation, drive prospective student recruitment, and deepen donor, alumni and community engagement. Sitting at the heart of University Marketing and Communications, the Content Strategist works across teams and with partners throughout the university to ensure that PSU consistently produces compelling stories and strategic web content that illuminate academic programs, share groundbreaking research, presidential initiatives, civic partnerships and student success stories, and elevate enrollment priorities with compelling, data-informed content across the university’s web presence and all university-owned media channels. The Content Strategist reports to the Associate Vice President for Marketing and Brand Strategy.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience with content marketing, digital strategy, and copywriting.
• Proficiency with enterprise Content Management Systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress), Google Analytics, SEO tools (e.g., Semrush, Moz), and project management software.
• Strong writing and project management skills and demonstrated capacity to balance competing stakeholder priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working in higher education to support enrollment goals.
• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms (e.g., Slate, MyEmma).

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Work Days/HoursMonday through Friday, 40 hours per week, Schedule to be determinedTotal Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $75,687 and $86,274, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Search Details Posting Close Date11/17/2026Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins12/01/2026Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/50861

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please describe the degree program for your Bachelor's degree.

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2. * How did you first find out about this position?
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   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
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3. If you selected Other, please describe.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

Optional Documents

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