Digital Producer

Austin Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition/Service Awards

Job summary

A media organization in Boston is seeking a Digital Producer to manage online content and execute a content strategy. Candidates should have strong writing skills, a Bachelor's degree, and 2-3 years of experience in online news. Responsibilities include generating content ideas, managing social media accounts, and collaborating with editorial teams. The role offers competitive benefits including paid parental leave and a 401(k) plan. Join us to drive engagement and growth for our brand.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an online news operation.
• Ability to write quick-turn articles under deadline pressure.
• Team-player mentality.
• Proficiency with AP style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel).
• Proficiency with social media, AI, Google Trends and other tech platforms and tools.
• Foundational understanding of SEO best practices.
• Ability to execute under deadline pressure and write quick-turn articles.
• Team-player mentality.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute digital content ideas.
• Track metrics and measure engagement.
• Manage social media accounts.
• Report, write, and aggregate articles daily.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for new content.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to plan new content and features.
• Help staff identify and deploy tactics to meet traffic and engagement goals.
• Work collaboratively with peers in design, research and technology.
• Attend all required ACBJ events.
• Take on any other assignment made by manager(s).
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources.

Skills

Strong headline-writing skills

Copy-editing skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Proficiency with social media

Understanding of SEO best practices

Ability to adapt quickly to change

SEO basics

Deadline pressure

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI platforms

Google Trends

Job description

Digital producer, Boston Business Journal

Job Overview

The Digital Producer is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of all online content and owns the execution of the online content strategy across multiple platforms and products. It requires a candidate who thrives in a breaking‑news culture and has demonstrated online and multimedia journalism experience. The primary goal is to craft timely and compelling products that drive loyal engagement, grow audience and extend the Business Journal brand. The role demands solid news judgment, strong headline‑writing skills, familiarity with SEO and site metrics, and an excellent grasp of our audience and market.

The Digital Producer should be proficient and creative in using social media to promote content and increase engagement. A willingness to experiment with new platforms such as podcasting, video reels and other multimedia channels that grow audience is essential.

In addition to working with staff, the Digital Producer curates, reports, writes articles, produces interactive features and copy‑edits as needed. The result should be a rich and vibrant digital experience that serves the Business Journal audience, generates user feedback and inspires robust community interaction.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

• Generate and execute digital content ideas.
• Track metrics and measure engagement with an eye towards constant improvement.
• Rank Morning and Afternoon Edition newsletters.
• Manage social media accounts.
• Report, write, and aggregate articles daily.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to plan new content and features.
• Help staff identify and deploy tactics to meet traffic and engagement goals.
• Work collaboratively with peers in design, research and technology.
• Attend all required ACBJ events.
• Take on any other assignment made by manager(s).
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources.

Skills & Experience

Required education/experience/skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years experience in an online news operation.
• Strong headline‑writing and copy‑editing skills.
• Proficiency with AP style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel).
• Proficiency with social media, AI, Google Trends and other tech platforms and tools.
• Foundational understanding of SEO best practices.
• Ability to execute under deadline pressure and write quick‑turn articles.
• Team‑player mentality.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.

Additional Job Information

The well‑being of our employees is paramount. ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time‑off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs:

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition/Service Awards
• And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.