WordPress Developer

WordPress Developer (Contract Role)
Country Herald is redesigning our entire platform to better serve local communities across the U.S. We’re seeking a highly skilled WordPress Developer to lead that transformation.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who’s passionate about building content-rich, high-performance sites that are mobile-first, SEO-optimized, and ready for AI integration.

What You’ll Do

• Rebuild the Country Herald site using a State > County > City content architecture
• Improve site performance, mobile responsiveness, and page speed
• Enhance design and UX while keeping it aligned with our “modern heritage” brand aesthetic
• Develop and maintain plugins, security protocols, and push notification systems
• Integrate third-party tools including AdSense, Taboola, and breaking news alerts
• Set up API workflows for automated story ingestion via ChatGPT
• Help scope and potentially build a mobile app with geo-targeted push notifications

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience with WordPress development (themes, plugins, PHP, JS, HTML/CSS)
• You have a strong eye for UX/UI, especially for content-heavy sites
• You know SEO inside and out—and how to build for it
• You thrive in mobile-first environments and understand performance optimization
• You can work independently, hit deadlines, and communicate well on Slack
• Bonus if you’ve worked with AI content tools or publishing APIs

Details

• Contract-to-hire with competitive pay based on experience
• Remote or hybrid welcome
• Must be available for collaborative Slack-based communication
• You’ll report to the Chief Operating Officer and work directly on one of our highest-priority projects

To Apply Please email the following to editorial@country.ink with the subject line “WordPress Developer – [Your Name]”:

• Your portfolio2–3 WordPress sites you’ve built or rebuilt (live preferred)
• GitHub or code samples (optional but encouraged)
• We are open to Company profiles as well!

Job Types: Part-time, Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• UK shift
• US shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025