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Digital Media Manager / WordPress Support Specialist (Contract) / 11 hours ago
Php-Jobs, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Digital Media Manager / WordPress Support Specialist (Contract)
The Toledo Free Press, serving Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan, seeks an individual or firm for ongoing digital support of our WordPress websites. This is a monthly Service Level Agreement (SLA) requiring 8 to 10 hours per month, focused on technical backend maintenance, security, performance optimization, and mobile responsiveness.
This is a technical support role, not content creation, ensuring site stability, security, speed, and functionality as we expand our digital presence, including launching a second regional site.
Scope of Work Monthly Maintenance & Updates
Manage and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
Install and configure necessary new plugins.
Perform regular backups and security checks.
Monitor uptime and essential performance metrics.
Technical Troubleshooting & Support
Diagnose and resolve plugin conflicts or site errors.
Provide limited emergency support during agreed‑upon hours.
Address mobile versus desktop display issues.
Improve overall mobile responsiveness across the site.
Integrations & Functionality
Manage integrations with third‑party services (e.g., MailChimp).
Support functional plugins, including donor tools and the obituary system.
Assist in maintaining or adjusting the mobile app launching in 2026.
Site Improvements & Organization
Organize and maintain story archives (taxonomy, categories, historical content).
Help improve overall site structure and user experience (UX).
Optimize page load speed and general performance.
Project‑Based Work (As Needed)
Build and launch a second WordPress site (AnthonyWayneFreePress.com) within the BlueHost hosting environment.
Preferred Experience
Strong
WordPress backend development
and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of plugin ecosystems, theme customization, and PHP familiarity.
Experience with mobile responsiveness and front‑end adjustments (CSS, layout fixes).
Strong understanding of site performance, caching, and database optimization.
Ability to communicate issues clearly and proactively recommend improvements.
Comfort working within a small organization and supporting non‑technical staff.
Details
Monthly retainer of 8 to 10 hours.
Hybrid remote support is acceptable.
Contract/SLA structure with defined response expectations.
Start date is flexible, with preference for immediate engagement.
Work Location:
Remote
To apply, please send your résumé to Erin Holden, editor‑in‑chief, at erinholden@toledofreepress.com.
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This is a technical support role, not content creation, ensuring site stability, security, speed, and functionality as we expand our digital presence, including launching a second regional site.
Scope of Work Monthly Maintenance & Updates
Manage and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
Install and configure necessary new plugins.
Perform regular backups and security checks.
Monitor uptime and essential performance metrics.
Technical Troubleshooting & Support
Diagnose and resolve plugin conflicts or site errors.
Provide limited emergency support during agreed‑upon hours.
Address mobile versus desktop display issues.
Improve overall mobile responsiveness across the site.
Integrations & Functionality
Manage integrations with third‑party services (e.g., MailChimp).
Support functional plugins, including donor tools and the obituary system.
Assist in maintaining or adjusting the mobile app launching in 2026.
Site Improvements & Organization
Organize and maintain story archives (taxonomy, categories, historical content).
Help improve overall site structure and user experience (UX).
Optimize page load speed and general performance.
Project‑Based Work (As Needed)
Build and launch a second WordPress site (AnthonyWayneFreePress.com) within the BlueHost hosting environment.
Preferred Experience
Strong
WordPress backend development
and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of plugin ecosystems, theme customization, and PHP familiarity.
Experience with mobile responsiveness and front‑end adjustments (CSS, layout fixes).
Strong understanding of site performance, caching, and database optimization.
Ability to communicate issues clearly and proactively recommend improvements.
Comfort working within a small organization and supporting non‑technical staff.
Details
Monthly retainer of 8 to 10 hours.
Hybrid remote support is acceptable.
Contract/SLA structure with defined response expectations.
Start date is flexible, with preference for immediate engagement.
Work Location:
Remote
To apply, please send your résumé to Erin Holden, editor‑in‑chief, at erinholden@toledofreepress.com.
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