Chicago , Illinois
|Hybrid, Onsite
|Contract
Chicago, Illinois
|Hybrid, Onsite
|Contract
Join a collaborative web content team supporting website improvements that enhance user experience, accessibility, and business impact. This hybrid contract role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on web work, strong attention to detail, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver polished digital experiences.
Responsibilities
- Support website enhancement efforts by helping prepare project materials, documentation, and related coordination tasks.
- Build, debug, test, deploy, and maintain web styling updates and user experience improvements.
- Help ensure web content and updates work well across browsers and meet accessibility standards.
- Provide ongoing technical support to internal stakeholders as needed.
- Draft and update web content using SEO best practices and alignment with stakeholder needs.
- Follow security protocols, brand standards, and continuity practices when managing web-related work.
- Support mission-critical website communications when timely updates are needed.
Skills
- Strong HTML coding skills.
- Working knowledge of CSS and front-end styling fundamentals.
- Experience using content management systems and understanding how they function.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
- Self-starter who can work effectively with limited supervision.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Understanding of user experience, accessibility, and web content best practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with different stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting website projects or maintaining web content in a professional environment.
- Familiarity with browser compatibility testing and debugging.
- Knowledge of website accessibility guidelines such as WCAG and Section 508.
- Experience with project coordination or project management documentation.
- Basic graphics composition or visualization tool experience.
- Familiarity with SEO-driven content updates.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals whose experiences and strengths align with the role.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.