Front-End Developer & Site Manager, Internal Communications

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple Benefits

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Front-End Developer & Site Manager for Internal Communications in Cupertino. You will design, build, and maintain web pages and emails to support world-class internal communications and newsroom-style publishing workflows.

You’ll lead day-to-day publishing, collaborate with editorial teams, and partner with engineers on CMS-backed improvements. The role requires hands-on front-end work, email template development, and an ability to optimize content delivery across Apple

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing HTML email templates.
• Familiarity with Safari/WebKit rendering behavior on macOS and iOS.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate using documentation and task-tracking tools.
• Basic Git/version control proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with editorial and design teams to translate content into reusable templates.
• Own the day-to-day publishing workflow and ensure content goes live without editors coding.
• Improve site design, functionality, and user experience across web pages and emails.
• Design and code HTML emails and templates that render reliably on Apple devices.
• Contribute to internal component library and assist with platform migrations and CMS conventions.

Skills

Front-end development

HTML email templates

WebKit troubleshooting

Collaboration tools

Git/version control

Tools

Drupal

Email frameworks

Node.js tooling

React or component-based framework

Job description

Front-End Developer & Site Manager, Internal Communications

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.Apple’s Worldwide Communications team informs the world and Apple team members about the company, our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. We are looking for an experienced front-end developer to join our Internal Communications team as both a builder and a technical lead on Apple’s internal news platform — someone who thrives at the intersection of editorial and web development, and understands the rhythm, pace, and scope of corporate communications work.

Description

In this role, you will design, build, and maintain web pages and emails that enable a world-class communications organization to work at its best. You will also contribute to the development and enhancement of Apple’s internal news platform, email communications, and editorial experiences.Beyond development, you will serve as day-to-day site lead, managing the publishing experience, working directly with editorial and creative teams to bring their visions to life on the web, ensuring content gets published to a high standard, as well as working closely with a partner engineering team for ongoing improvements. This includes light QA validation and testing ahead of new code releases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with editorial and design teams to translate content and layout needs into reusable page templates and components
• Own the day-to-day publishing workflow — building page layouts, managing templates, and ensuring content goes live cleanly without editorial staff needing to write code
• Take ownership of the site experience to proactively identify opportunities to improve design, functionality, and user experience
• Design and code HTML emails and templates that render reliably across Apple devices, both desktop and mobile
• Serve as backup email developer and publisher, as needed
• Contribute to an internal component library across articles, landing pages, and emails
• Work with engineering partners and editorial peers to improve shared tooling
• Support platform migration and site redesign efforts, including building templates, content types, and front-end conventions within a modern CMS architecture
• Contribute to department initiatives and emerging priorities beyond the core role

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience
• Demonstrated experience building and testing HTML email templates
• Deep familiarity with Safari/WebKit rendering behavior on both macOS and iOS, and comfort troubleshooting WebKit-specific issues
• Comfort with collaboration and project management tools for documentation, task tracking, and cross-team coordination
• Basic Git/version control proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience, including front-end development and work on email campaigns
• Hands-on experience with Drupal, including building and maintaining content types and working within Drupal’s front-end conventions
• Deep experience with an email development framework or testing tool
• Experience with web-based email management and distribution platforms
• Background working in or alongside media, internal communications, marketing, or editorial web production teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Slack/Messages-driven environment with quick turnarounds
• Experience designing for a mixed desktop/mobile and global audience
• Familiarity with React or a similar component-based framework, and Node.js-based tooling
• Applied best practices in accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $119,700 and $180,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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