Front End Developer

About Our Company

Civic Media has built a state-wide radio and digital media network in Wisconsin with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our 20 radio stations, websites, mobile app and associated social media platforms. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation and collaboration in order to fulfill our vision of being the media platform that informs, guides and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary and civic engagement.

Position Overview:

We re looking for a talented Front-End Web Developer with some backend experience to join our growing team. If you are passionate about creating seamless user experiences and have a knack for both front-end and back-end technologies, we d love to hear from you.

As a Front-End Web Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our various web applications and properties. You will work closely with our design and backend teams to implement high-quality, user-friendly interfaces that are functional, accessible, intuitive, and rich with content. As a member of a small team, your role may also involve some backend development tasks to support our front-end features and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs in Figma into interactive, responsive web pages
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness of web applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Integrate front-end components with server-side logic
• Use Git to manage and track code changes
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards
• Troubleshoot and debug web applications
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and other services
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Front End Developer or similar role
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with WordPress, either as a standalone or headless CMS
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with Tailwind
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services
• Basic knowledge of Python for backend scripting and automation
• Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Figma and translating designs into fully functioning websites
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React.js or Vue.js
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Huge opportunity for professional development and growth
• Vibrant and collaborative hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to make a significant cultural impact

Please apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

If you re excited by the thought of joining a dynamic and creative media startup and play an integral role in shaping the future of journalism and media, we want to hear from you!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Civic Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.