Freelance Web Producer, CBS Boston

CBS News and Stations; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

CBS Boston is seeking a part-time Freelance Web Producer to oversee local digital breaking news coverage, write and edit stories, clip and optimize video, and push growth initiatives across CBS Boston’s digital platforms.

The role requires at least 1 year in a digital breaking news environment, sharp writing, SEO knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with reporters and producers to publish top WBZ content. In-person work four days a week, including weekends, at CBS Boston.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a digital breaking news environment; ability to react quickly as news develops.
• Skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline.
• Deep understanding of SEO strategies.
• Ability to frame content engagingly for a digital audience.
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories and gather information from multiple sources.
• React quickly to breaking news; write and publish articles and run live blogs as needed.
• Create SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions.
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms.
• Manage CBS Boston homepage to showcase top journalism.
• Collaborate with reporters to publish WBZ content on our site.
• Plan content around key events and tentpole coverage.
• Monitor content performance and share insights to guide story selection.
• Send push alerts on breaking news and high-interest stories.

Skills

Digital breaking news experience

Strong writing

SEO knowledge

Analytics familiarity

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Analytics

Omniture

Chartbeat

Job description

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

Description

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 CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms.

Your day‑to‑day

• 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 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

What you bring to the team

• 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

Hiring Salary Range

$30-35.

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