Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Wired Business
Job overview
The Web Developer role at The Wired Business involves designing, developing, and maintaining next-generation websites and web tools to enhance the company's online presence.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will revise and optimize web content, collaborate cross-functionally to improve user experience, and manage design tasks throughout the web development lifecycle.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, 1-2 years of experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and proficiency in at least one server-side technology such as Java, PHP, NodeJS, Python, or Ruby.
Company overview
The Wired Business is closely associated with WIRED magazine, a publication under Condé Nast that focuses on technology, business, and culture, with a dedicated business desk producing high-impact stories and investigative journalism. The brand is also known for hosting the annual WIRED Business Conference, which brings together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to discuss disruptive trends and future-shaping ideas in business and technology. Revenue streams are primarily driven by media publishing, advertising, events, and thought leadership platforms. Over the past decade, the WIRED Business Conference has established a reputation for spotlighting influential figures before their broader industry impact. Candidates should note the company's strong emphasis on innovation, disruption, and its central role in shaping conversations at the intersection of technology and business.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, emphasizing any projects where you contributed to the full web development lifecycle from design through deployment.
Showcase your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and your initiative in leading innovative web projects, as these are key responsibilities at The Wired Business.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Wired Business corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current web developers or team leads in The Wired Business’s web development division; start conversations by referencing recent company web projects or asking about their approach to user experience improvements.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'web development lifecycle,' 'HTML,' 'CSS,' 'JavaScript,' 'user experience,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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