Freelance Digital News Producer – SEO & Live Coverage

Paramount Pictures

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 48,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Paramount Pictures in Boston is seeking a part-time Freelance Web Producer for CBS Boston, in-person 4 days a week including weekends. The role oversees local digital breaking news, writes/edits copy, clips and optimizes video, and pushes growth across CBS Boston platforms.

You’ll need 1+ years in digital breaking news, strong writing, solid SEO, and comfort with analytics tools. Collaborate with reporters and editors to deliver accurate, engaging news content on deadline.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment.
Skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline.
Deep understanding of SEO strategies.
Knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience.
Familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat.
Thrive in a collaborative team environment.

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.