Team Lead/WordPress Architect, News & Radio Digital Technology

Job title:

Team Lead/WordPress Architect, News & Radio Digital Technology

Company

Corus Entertainment

Job description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.Our culture and our people are what make us, US.We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people’s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.Ready to join US?Division: TechnologyWork Status: Full Time (Hybrid)Location: Toronto, ONAbout the RoleBecome a part of the highly-respected Global News & Radio team as we take one of Canada’s fastest growing news sites, , to the next level. You can make a difference in the journalism of tomorrow with your contribution today in one of Canada’s leading newsrooms. Be present when local, national and international news breaks, contributing to innovative storytelling and helping the team solve real-world journalistic challenges.You will contribute by:

• Lead a team of software developers and promote growth, innovation, and efficiency in managing and delivering web content.
• Implement technical strategies for Globalnews.ca and our network of radio websites that align with the latest industry trends and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain best practices in coding and development processes for WordPress and ensure compliance with accessibility and security standards.
• Collaborate with News leadership and the technology team to investigate, plan and coordinate projects that enhance the impact and reach of our journalism.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation outlining features, functionalities, technical specifications, and developer guides to support both internal team alignment and developer onboarding.

Skills and experience you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5 + years of relevant software development experience with a track record of building responsive web experiences that seamlessly transition across browsers and devices.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with experience guiding a team towards achieving goals.
• Fluent knowledge of modern front-end technologies, primarily JavaScript ES6, HTML, and CSS/SCSS, as well as webpack, npm, JSON, and Git version control.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, including but not limited to PHP, Node.js, cloud services and managing performance through caching.
• Adaptability and openness to change, with a willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies as the digital landscape evolves.

• Experience developing on WordPress VIP Go platform and React.
• A good understanding of Google AMP, Amazon Alexa, or Apple News.
• Experience with Ad Integration (DFP, GPT) and/or Metrics (Adobe Analytics, Permutive).
• Interest in the product-side of digital news media.
• Passion for journalism and / or visual storytelling.

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’.*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:28:29 GMT

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