WordPress Developer

Company: Capitol Broadcasting Company
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

WRAL Digital is seeking to hire an experienced WordPress developer to build attractive, performant websites. This candidate will be responsible for back-end and front-end development, including building custom themes and plugins, as well as implementing existing plugins. In addition, this candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating website content and software.The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of front-end programming languages and best practices, strong working knowledge of semantic structure, and the ability to troubleshoot and correct performance issues caused by front-end scripts as well as database queries.Responsibilities:

• Meeting with stakeholders in order to understand front-end design and functional requirements
• Building custom themes and templates to match design wireframes
• Installation, configuration, and updating WordPress plugins
• Integration with third party tools and APIs, as needed
• Managing the WordPress back-end, including database and software updates
• Conducting WordPress training with administrators
• Conducting performance tests and monitoring performance, analytics, and SEO of websites
• Troubleshooting and correcting performance and display issues
• Updating and adding features to existing sites
• Collaborating with internal team to ensure projects are successful from start to finish
• Helping to maintain non-WordPress applications, such as WRAL.com and various appsRequirements:
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in PHP, Javascript, jQuery, React, HTML, and CSS
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in WordPress theme and plugin development
  • Experience with eCommerce development and configuration
  • Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git
  • Experience building attractive, fast, responsive sites, which are structured properly
  • Experience with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug
  • Team player with the desire to help others understand development best practicesBonus Skills:
    • Experience with SCSS
    • Experience with Gutenberg / Node.jsWRAL Digital is the digital business unit of Capitol Broadcasting Company in Raleigh, N.C.. In addition to building custom websites for clients, we build and maintain news, sports and information websites and apps, including the state's most-visited local news website, WRAL.com. We offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package.A pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE, M/F. All Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free. Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV , WRAL Digital , WRAZ-TV , WRAZ Digital , WRAL-FM , WRAL-HD2 , WCMC-FM , WCMC-HD1 , WDNC-AM , WCMC-HD2 , WCMC-HD3 , WCLY-AM , WCMC-HD4 , Microspace , CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack Sports Properties (a joint venture with Learfield) in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV , WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club , Bull City Hospitality , and the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; and Professional Builders Supply (an equity partnership) in Morrisville, NC. - provided by Dice

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