Generalist Software Developer
- Full-time
Company Description
Onion Inc. is an American multimedia news organization. It features satirical articles and reporting on international, national, and local news as well as an entertainment newspaper and website known as A.V. Club.
The Onion's articles comment on current events, both real and imagined. It parodies traditional newspaper and media features, such as editorials, man-on-the-street interviews, and stock quotes, as well as traditional newspaper layout and AP-style editorial voice. Much of its humor depends on presenting everyday events as newsworthy items, and by playing on commonly used phrases, as in the headline, "Drugs Win Drug War”.
In addition, a second part of the newspaper is a non-satirical entertainment section called A.V. Club. A.V. Club features interviews and reviews of various newly released media, and other weekly features. The print edition also contains restaurant reviews and previews of upcoming live entertainment specific to cities where a print edition is published. The online incarnation of The A.V. Club has its own domain, includes its own regular features, A.V. Club blogs, reader forums/comments, and presents itself as a separate entity from The Onion itself.
Job Description
- led development of our site redesign (www.theonion.com).
- worked with the finance department to automate a billing process.
- built a pixel tracker to record and display real-time statistics about our users.
- watched a bunch of bands perform in a small room <http://www.avclub.com/articles/who-will-cover-blue-jeans,70718/>.
Qualifications
- Likes to get their hands dirty with a wide range of technologies.
- Is interested in working closely with other departments on projects that will improve their jobs.
- Knows python and has built something on the web.
Additional Information
The Onion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer compensation commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life insurance and 401K.