Freelance Web Producer, CBS Boston

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.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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