Web Designer
ProMarket, the publication of the Stigler Center for the Study of the State and the Economy at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, is looking to hire a student web designer to overhaul its website. The position is temporary, part-time, and remote. We anticipate 40 hours of work spread over two months from the start date. The position will pay $30-40/hour based on experience.
Position Requirements:
The web designer will be responsible for enhancing the front and back end of our website, which is hosted on WordPress. These enhancements include, but are not exclusive to, SEO, loading speeds, search, readability, and layout. The web designer will be tasked with identifying other areas in need of improvement. The web designer will work closely with ProMarket’s editors to redesign the website’s layout, with particular attention to its home page. As such the ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
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Demonstrable experience with WordPress and web design
- Familiarity with SEO
- Familiarity with Google Analytics
- Knowledge of HTML and javascript
- The ability to identify additional needs and offer solutions
Nice to have, but not essential:
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Graphic design, including familiarity with image editing tools such as Photoshop
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Previous experience working for a media company or publication
To apply for this position, please email your resume to promarket@chicagobooth.edu. Please identify either in your resume or in the email body previous websites and relevant projects you have worked on.