Web Designer with Front-End Development for local news website
Preferred learners
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
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Skills
Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The objective of creating a local news website is to provide the community with a reliable and centralized source of up-to-date news, events, and information specific to their area. The objective of Spinning Forward's website is to foster our mission which aims to inform, engage, and uplift content creators of color aged 16 to 34 in the Toronto region.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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We are seeking a talented and motivated college or university student to join our team as a Web Designer with some front end software development skills. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience while working on exciting website projects.
- Collaborate with the supervisor to design and create visually appealing and user-friendly front-end designs for our news website.
- Translate design concepts into responsive and interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Some proficiency in Webflow. We may use Webflow to build and maintain web content, ensuring consistency and quality across different devices and platforms.
- Set up automations and integrations services on the website.
- Conduct testing and to ensure optimal performance and functionality of design.
- Information Gathering: Strong research skills to gather up-to-date information on web design, development, and user experience.
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The objective of creating a local news website is to provide the community with a reliable and centralized source of up-to-date news, events, and information specific to their area. The objective of Spinning Forward's website is to foster our mission which aims to inform, engage, and uplift content creators of color aged 16 to 34 in the Toronto region.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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We are seeking a talented and motivated college or university student to join our team as a Web Designer with some front end software development skills. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience while working on exciting website projects.
- Collaborate with the supervisor to design and create visually appealing and user-friendly front-end designs for our news website.
- Translate design concepts into responsive and interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Some proficiency in Webflow. We may use Webflow to build and maintain web content, ensuring consistency and quality across different devices and platforms.
- Set up automations and integrations services on the website.
- Conduct testing and to ensure optimal performance and functionality of design.
- Information Gathering: Strong research skills to gather up-to-date information on web design, development, and user experience.
- How will you support learners in completing the project?
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Mentoring: The supervisor will provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to support the student in completing their assigned tasks and projects. The student will be mentored and their voice and input will be heard and supported. In a collaborative professional growth environment, the student will be offered career advice and tips that connect the dots and prepare them for the future workplace. The students will be offered references in recognition for their effort and positive attitude to complete a project.
Industry Exposure: Work placements expose individuals to the real-world workings of a particular industry. It allows them to observe and understand industry practices, trends, and dynamics. This exposure can help individuals make informed career decisions and gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field.
Software Tools: Access to various software online tools
Skill Development: Work placements provide an opportunity to develop and enhance various skills relevant to a specific field or industry. By working in a professional setting, individuals can learn and practice skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.
Supported causes
About the company
- https://spinningforward.com/
- 2 - 10 employees
- Education, Media & production, Arts, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications
Spinning Forward, an award-winning and trusted local digital media newsroom and social enterprise. We're all about covering hot topics and issues in the Toronto region and online that matter to aspiring young content creators of color aged 16-34.
Our mission? Keeping you in the loop, sparking conversations, and for Gen Z and Millennial content creators of color in the Greater Toronto Area to succeed both online and IRL (In Real Life). 🌈 We stand for diversity, fairness, inclusivity, and justice for all in real life and across the digital world! 💬🌍 #SpinningForward #DiversityMatters #EmpowermentJourney
If interested, learn more and don't forget to subscribe to our publication at https://spinningforward.com/
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