Job Description
In-House WordPress Developer - Full Time (Cincinnati, OH) Location: On-Site Only - Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Department: Web Development
Salary: Based on experience (Competitive + Benefits)About Killerspots Agency
Since 1999, Killerspots Agency has delivered contagiously creative marketing that gets real results. We're a full-service digital marketing and media agency headquartered in Cincinnati, OH-serving clients across the globe with jingle production, digital strategy, web development, video production, and more.
We're a fast-paced, energetic, and highly collaborative team. Our culture is grounded in excellence, ownership, and measurable impact. If you're obsessed with clean code, fast sites, and client success-this is your crew.About the Role
We're hiring a
full-time, in-house WordPress Developer to join our Cincinnati office. This is
not a remote position . You'll work directly with our creative team and face-to-face with clients to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-performing WordPress websites.
Your mission: ensure every Killerspots-hosted site is up-to-date, blazing fast, visually impressive, and driving results. You'll be the go-to for clients and internal teams on all things web.Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage responsive, conversion-optimized WordPress websites.
- Regularly audit, update, and maintain all client sites (plugins, themes, security, speed).
- Troubleshoot downtime and resolve issues proactively.
- Work directly with clients in person and over the phone to understand goals, present ideas, and execute vision.
- Develop custom themes and plugins when needed (you write clean, scalable code).
- Optimize for SEO, performance, UX, and mobile-first design.
- Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to execute branding and campaign strategies online.
- Stay current with WordPress releases, security updates, and emerging tech.
Requirements Must-Haves: - 3+ years of proven WordPress development experience (portfolio required).
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL .
- Demonstrated experience developing custom themes and modifying plugins.
- Experience with performance optimization (caching, CDN, image compression).
- Understanding of UI/UX principles.
- Strong communication and presentation skills-you'll be client-facing.
- Solid troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
- Able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Cincinnati office.
- Highly organized and accountable. You take ownership.
Bonus Points For: - WooCommerce experience
- SEO optimization expertise
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Experience in agency or fast-paced multi-client environments
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
Application Instructions To be considered,
you MUST submit: - Your resume
- A cover letter that tells us why you're the right fit
- A portfolio link with examples of live WordPress sites you've built or maintained
Applications without all three will not be reviewed. Absolutely no phone calls, please. Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
- Gym Membership option.
- Fun, collaborative team environment
- Creative projects with national clients
- Growth opportunities.
Ready to join a team where your work won't just go live-it'll make noise?
Apply today and show us what you've built. Absolutely no phone calls, please.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday