What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wordpress Developer position at The Publicity Co.?
The Publicity Co. is an emerging startup specializing in comprehensive personal and professional branding solutions. We provide full-service web design and development, public relations and reputation management, and business consulting and formation services. As a growing company in the branding and digital marketing space, we work with clients to build powerful online presences and strategic business foundations.
We are seeking talented web developers to join our collaborative development team of five professionals. This volunteer position offers hands-on experience building a complete website for a branding and consulting firm, working alongside other skilled developers in a startup environment.
- Modern, responsive website architecture for a full-service branding company
- Client-facing portfolio showcases and service pages
- Interactive consultation booking systems
- Content management solutions for ongoing updates
- Mobile-optimized user experiences across all platforms
- Frontend development using modern frameworks and libraries
- Backend integration and database management
- Responsive design implementation
- Performance optimization and SEO best practices
- Cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards
Professional Portfolio Development: Complete website project suitable for inclusion in job applications and client presentations
Letters of Recommendation: Written recommendations from company leadership for exceptional contributors
Professional Network Expansion: Direct connections with industry professionals in branding, marketing, and business development
Startup Experience: Hands-on exposure to early-stage company operations and decision-making processes
Future Opportunities: Potential for paid opportunities and as The Publicity Co. expands its operations
Team Collaboration: Work alongside four other developers in a structured, professional environment
- Strong proficiency in WordPress development and administration
- Experience with PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Understanding of WordPress theme development and customization
- Knowledge of popular WordPress plugins and integrations
- Familiarity with responsive design principles
- Portfolio demonstrating WordPress projects
- Strong communication skills for team collaboration
- Self-motivated with ability to meet project deadlines
- Previous WordPress development for business or professional service websites
- Custom theme development from scratch or starter themes
- Plugin development or advanced customization experience
- Understanding of SEO principles and WordPress optimization
- Experience with page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, etc.)
- Basic understanding of web analytics and tracking integration
This WordPress website development project has an estimated timeline of 4-6 weeks. Team members will participate in regular check-ins, collaborative planning sessions, and milestone reviews throughout the development process.
- Current resume highlighting relevant technical skills
- Portfolio of web development work (GitHub links preferred)
- Brief cover letter explaining your interest in startup environments
- Availability commitment (approximate hours per week)
The Publicity Co. operates in the dynamic intersection of technology, branding, and business development. Team members gain exposure to client needs across multiple industries while building technical skills in a collaborative startup setting. This project provides concrete deliverables for professional portfolios while establishing connections in the branding and marketing ecosystem.
The Publicity Co. is committed to building an inclusive team environment. We encourage applications from developers at all experience levels who are eager to contribute to meaningful projects and grow their professional networks.
Ready to build something impactful? Apply today.