Content Producer - Freelance

Altice USA

111d • $37,500 - $61,607

About The Position

The freelance digital content producer is responsible for creating, curating, and optimizing multimedia content across web and social media platforms to enhance News 12's online presence. They will collaborate with editorial teams to develop compelling stories, adapt traditional news coverage for digital consumption, and ensure content aligns with the organization's voice and standards. This role requires strong storytelling skills, technical proficiency, and an understanding of audience behavior in the digital landscape. The producer will work in a fast paced environment and engrain themselves in digital news production for all seven regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism or a related field
• 7+ years of experience of building and executing digital strategies in news or media
• 4+ years of experience at a fast-paced and complex organization
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Experience writing headlines, longform news articles and social post copy
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate performance data
• Experience with digital management tools and analytics platforms
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a large, multifaceted team
• A collaborative results-oriented working style
• Must be able to travel between newsrooms on a weekly basis

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit digital-first news content, including articles, videos, graphics, and social media posts.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and audience engagement across multiple digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other news teams to enhance online storytelling.
• Manage social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X), ensuring timely and accurate distribution of news updates.
• Identify and perform edits on videos to accompany digital stories and social media posts.
• Send push alerts and update the website and social posts on developing and breaking news stories.
• Monitor digital performance metrics and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Stay current with emerging digital trends, tools, and best practices to drive innovation.
• Ensure content adheres to journalistic ethics and organizational standards.
• Assist in live coverage, streaming events, and interactive multimedia experiences.
• Engage with audiences through social media interactions and community-building efforts.

Benefits

• Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience.
• The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $37,500.00 - $61,607.00 / year.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree