Freelance Digital News Producer

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

News12 is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms, collaborating with editorial teams to adapt traditional news for digital audiences.

The role requires strong storytelling, technical proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced digital environment. This freelance position offers development opportunities and exposure across Long Island regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience building and executing digital strategies in news or media.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced, complex organization.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn).
• Proven experience writing headlines, longform articles, and social media copy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate performance data.
• Proficiency with digital management tools and analytics platforms.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a large, multifaceted team.
• Willingness and ability to travel between newsrooms weekly.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit digital-first news content across articles, videos, graphics, and social posts.
• Optimize content for SEO and audience engagement on digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors to enhance online storytelling.
• Manage and update social channels with timely news.
• Edit and produce videos to accompany stories and social content.
• Send push alerts and update websites during breaking news.
• Monitor digital performance metrics and adjust strategies.
• Stay current with emerging digital trends and tools.
• Ensure content meets journalistic ethics and standards.
• Support live coverage, streaming events, interactive multimedia experiences.
• Engage with audiences through social media and community-building.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media management

SEO for digital content

Analytics interpretation

Independent and collaborative work

Travel between newsrooms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism

Tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

News12 is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms, collaborating with editorial teams to adapt traditional news for digital audiences.

The role requires strong storytelling, technical proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced digital environment. This freelance position offers development opportunities and exposure across Long Island regions.