Freelance Digital News Producer & Content Strategist

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

News 12 in New York is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create, curate, and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms. You will work with editors to adapt traditional news for digital audiences and push timely updates during breaking news.

The role demands strong storytelling, SEO savvy, and ability to analyze performance data; travel weekly between newsrooms may be required. This freelance position offers opportunities to grow within a local digital newsroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism, or 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.

Responsabilités

• Produce and edit digital-first news content, including articles, videos, graphics, and social media posts.
• Optimize content for SEO and audience engagement across digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other teams to enhance online storytelling.
• Manage and update social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X) with timely and accurate news.
• Edit and produce videos to accompany digital stories and social media content.
• Send push alerts and update websites and social platforms during breaking and developing news.
• Monitor digital performance metrics and adjust strategies to improve reach and engagement.
• Stay current with emerging digital trends, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure all content meets journalistic ethics and organizational standards.
• Support live coverage, streaming events, and interactive multimedia experiences.
• Engage with audiences through social media and community-building efforts.

Connaissances

Digital strategy

Storytelling

Analytics

Social media management

Editing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media, journalism, or related field

Outils

Analytics platforms

SEO tools

Video editing software

Description du poste

News 12 in New York is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create, curate, and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms. You will work with editors to adapt traditional news for digital audiences and push timely updates during breaking news.

The role demands strong storytelling, SEO savvy, and ability to analyze performance data; travel weekly between newsrooms may be required. This freelance position offers opportunities to grow within a local digital newsroom.