CLOSED Position
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Stridewise is a community that explores the tradition, stories, and practical wear of well-made, fashion-proof clothes. Our mission is “casual stuff that lasts for ages.” While we write more on boots than anything else, we’ve hired many writers who have explored other areas of timeless menswear: leather jackets, selvedge jeans, canvas bags, and a lot more.
Position details
We seek a skilled Website Manager & WordPress Expert to enhance and maintain our digital presence. This role suits a self-motivated individual who excels in independent work and collaborative projects. Our operations are globally distributed and primarily asynchronous, aligning with our innovative approach to content delivery.
As the core of our web management team, you will ensure our WordPress site, stridewise.com, remains a beacon for heritage apparel enthusiasts. Your responsibilities will span from CMS maintenance to hosting, DNS management, and implementing best practices in accessibility, speed, and user experience optimization.
This opportunity allows for remote work or from our New York office, welcoming talents from all over the globe to join our forward-thinking team.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold exceptional website performance and ensure best practices in usability and accessibility standards are met.
- Expertise in Gutenberg editor, cloud services (such as Cloudflare and Fastly), and site speed optimization plugins.
- Proactively maintain site health for consistent uptime and smooth user experience.
- Collaborate with SEO managers, content creators, and design teams to produce engaging layouts and content structures.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements in WordPress, including plugins, and adapt to updates.
- Manage site updates, backups, restorations, and security following OWASP guidelines.
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years experience managing high-traffic WordPress websites.
- Outstanding communication skills, with proficiency in conveying complex technical concepts easily.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to creating high-quality, user-centric web experiences.
- Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technical SEO and site performance optimization.
- Proficiency in UX/UI design, A/B testing, and analytics tools like Google Analytics 4, Optimize, Google Data Studio, and Google Tag Manager.
- Familiarity with technical SEO tools such as SEMrush, Yoast, Screaming Frog SEO, or Rank Math.
Compensation:
- Compensation is competitive and based on experience and location. We utilize a sliding scale to ensure fairness across our team.
Application Process:
Please combine your résumé/CV, a personalized cover letter, and any relevant work samples into a single file for submission. Your cover letter should detail your interest in heritage clothing, qualifications for this role, and how you can contribute to the Stridewise mission.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Stridewise is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We cherish the broad range of perspectives that contribute to our community and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates.
Stridewise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we consider all applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We also accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about maintaining and enhancing digital spaces and have a keen interest in heritage clothing, we invite you to apply. Join us on our journey to celebrate the artistry and history of durable casual wear. Apply today to be a part of our dedicated team.
