WordPress Developer

If you are a full stack WordPress developer that knows their stuff from the smallest lines of code up to the biggest plans for hosting and managing websites – and have deployed a network of WordPress sites across an organization – WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU! We publish news and information on a daily basis across a network of sites, which presents us with challenges to keep moving forward quickly and to be successful in a ever changing media landscape. We are looking for someone who motivated, enjoys thinking outside the box, isn’t afraid of a challenge and is willing to take the initiative. We want you to help us be successful, which in turn will help you learn and grow. WE NEED YOU TO… – Know WordPress inside and out – Be well versed in PHP/MySQL, jQuery and JavaScript overall – Have experience building and deploying many WordPress sites across an organization – Be familiar with, and be able to advise upon, the best plugins and services to integrate – Design a practical database schema for content, taxonomies and user roles – Work directly with both our customer experience and advertising revenue teams to deploy features and technology to grow our business goals – Integrate third-party software and services into WordPress – Test and QA development and work with others to help ensure quality work – Offer best practices and knowledge on: Planning, Coding and Maintaining a network of sites with a good data structure BONUS POINTS IF YOU… – Live in either North-Central Ohio or the Tri-Cities area in East Tennessee – Build your own WordPress themes from scratch – Are familiar with the publishing industry – Can Deploy and Host sites on WP Engine – Have Google DFP integration experience – Know React.js – Are familiar with APIs for, but not limited to, MailChimp, CXense, YouTube – Have a proven track record showing how your planning and implementation of WordPress has delivered success WHO ARE WE? We are a privately-owned newspaper group with news outlets and offices in several states. You will be working with a small, ambitious and fun team of designers and builders looking to push our sites forward using great tech, and smart decisions. ABOUT THE JOB You can work remotely as a contractor, or on-site as an FTE at one of our regional offices in Ohio or Tennessee. We have flexible hours and a casual approach that is balanced with meeting deadlines and being driven. If you work for us as a onsite full-time employee we allow flexible time for you to work at home as well as on-site. Position available to U.S. citizens only.