Freelance Web Producer, CBS Boston

Paramount • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CBS Stations is hiring a part-time digital producer to create compelling, relevant content for CBS Boston’s digital platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing local digital breaking news coverage, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms. We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• Skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• Deep understanding of SEO strategies
• Familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• A knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of WBZ and CBS News standards
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs as appropriate
• Execute content and headlines with SEO strategies in mind
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions
• Manage the CBS Boston homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce
• Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of WBZ to our website
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
• Track content performance and share content insights across WBZ to help inform story selection across platforms
• Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high-interest stories

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet
• Spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off
• Believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all
• Proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed