Freelance Web Producer, CBS Boston

Title: Freelance Web Producer, CBS Boston

Location: Boston

Work Arrangement: In‑person, 4 days a week including weekends

Coverage: AFTRA News Editors and Writers at WBZ‑TV, Boston

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  and on You Tube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms.

• 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 optimise videos for , You Tube 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

• 1+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• A skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• A deep understanding of SEO strategies
• A knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• Familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat
• A collaborative team spirit

$30-35.

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