Poynter.org
Front-end work on a newsroom institution.
Feature development and template work on Poynter.org, plus performance and accessibility fixes across a large legacy PHP codebase.
| Stack | PHP · JavaScript · CSS · HTML |
|---|---|
| Role | Full-Stack Developer |
| Year | 2022 – 2024 |
| Status | Live |
Overview
Maintained and enhanced Poynter.org, a leading journalism education and media research website. Implemented new frontend features, maintained legacy PHP templates, and improved site performance and accessibility. Worked on both new feature development and ongoing technical improvements to serve Poynter's global journalism community.
Feature Development
Built custom interactive components for editorial content and data visualization.
Implemented new frontend modules to support evolving content and design requirements.
Developed responsive layouts ensuring content accessibility across all devices.
Maintenance & Optimization
Maintained legacy PHP templates while implementing modern web standards.
Refactored CSS architecture for improved maintainability and reduced technical debt.
Enhanced site performance through code optimization and best practices implementation.
Improved accessibility standards to ensure content reaches the widest possible audience.
Key Features
Implemented new frontend modules and interactive components.
Maintained and updated legacy PHP templates for content management.
Enhanced site performance through optimization and refactoring.
Improved accessibility compliance across the platform.
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