Web Developer - Gdm

Job Description

WEB DEVELOPER (REMOTE/USA) - GDM (Gray Media Group)
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About Gray Digital Media (GDM):
Gray Digital Media is a corporate division of Gray Media responsible for all things digital. The Digital Development team creates websites, mobile/CTV apps, and tools that provide users with local news, video, weather, and more from local news stations across the country. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media is seeking a talented Web Developer to join our Digital team and help shape the future of local news online. As a key contributor, you will design, build, and maintain highly dynamic websites for all Gray Media news stations using our React-based content management system. Our websites deliver up-to-date local news, video, weather, and more to millions of users across the country, and you will play a crucial role in enhancing the way audiences experience this content every day. This is a remote position.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with our Digital team to design, build, and maintain front-end features within our content management system (CMS).
- Develop and manage CMS workflows and back-end functionality supporting hundreds of websites.
- Create and maintain data feeds using formats such as RSS and JSON to support integrations across platforms.
- Implement features and services by integrating with REST-based APIs.
- Provide internal support and guidance for CMS users to ensure smooth publishing operations.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, standards, and best practices to incorporate them into our development process.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning sessions to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6 and beyond).
- Proficiency with React.js and experience using state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or React's Context API.
- Hands-on experience with version control in a collaborative environment, preferably Git.
- Familiarity with build tools and bundlers such as Webpack.
- Solid foundation in web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript.

Preferred Experience:
- Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Mocha, Karma, Jest, or Chai.
- Experience with frameworks and libraries such as Bootstrap, SASS/SCSS/LESS, Node.js, and/or PHP.
- Familiarity with HTTP request tools such as Axios, SuperAgent, or the native Fetch API.
- Comfort using command-line tools for development and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of performance monitoring and optimization tools such as Lighthouse and browser developer tools.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
GDM-Gray Media Group/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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