Senior Freelance Digital News Producer

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); In loco; USD 53.000 - 86.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create, curate and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms across regions. You will work with editorial teams to adapt traditional news coverage for digital audiences, ensuring content aligns with News 12's voice and standards.

This role demands strong storytelling, technical proficiency, and the ability to analyze audience behavior in a fast-paced digital environment. Travel weekly between newsrooms is required.

Competenze

• 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
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• 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
• Results-oriented and team-focused working style
• Willingness and ability to travel between newsrooms weekly

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills with the able

Proficiency with digital management工具s

Highly organized with multitasking

Ability to work independently and in a

Results-oriented and team-focused

Willingness and ability to travel

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to create, curate and optimize multimedia content for web and social platforms across regions. You will work with editorial teams to adapt traditional news coverage for digital audiences, ensuring content aligns with News 12's voice and standards.

This role demands strong storytelling, technical proficiency, and the ability to analyze audience behavior in a fast-paced digital environment. Travel weekly between newsrooms is required.