Freelance Digital Content Producer, NBC Sports Boston
Freelance Digital Content Producer, NBC Sports Boston
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
NBC Sports Boston is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to join our Digital team. In this role you will be responsible for writing editing and managing content on NBC Sports Bostons digital platforms; using creative tools to disseminate content on our website app and social media accounts; and helping design and execute content plans around tentpole events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and manage timely relevant written content around Boston sports by monitoring news sources and identifying key storylines. Content creation includes writing enticing headlines selecting proper complementary content such as photos and video and crafting social media messaging that engages our audience.
Collaborate with NBC Sports Bostons multi-platform Content Group to produce articles that pair with exclusive video content such as linear segments podcast episodes and original videos.
Assist in the editing of all content from NBC Sports Bostons team of Content Producers and Insiders to ensure consistent and appropriate voice tone and presentation.
Additional Information: This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4-6 months unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Qualifications :
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years experience working in a fast-paced news environment.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to deliver clean engaging copy in a timely fashion. Knowledge of AP style and SEO best practices is strongly encouraged.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media tools and off-platform channels including Facebook Twitter/X Instagram TikTok Threads Bluesky YouTube and Reddit.
Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also is able to work effectively within a team environment.
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have extensive knowledge of Boston-area professional sports teams including the Celtics Patriots Red Sox Bruins and Sun.
Must be detail-oriented organized and be adept at multitasking with a proven track record of delivering quality content in a timely fashion on deadline.
Must be willing to work in Needham Mass. on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in office).
Must be able to work evening hours as well as weekends and holidays as needed.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
BA/BS in Communications Journalism or a related field.
Experience working with WordPress or a similar CMS.
Experience working with social media publishing tools such as Sprout and SocialFlow.
Working knowledge of graphics editing tools such as Canva and Photoshop.
Basic understanding of HTML and web video editing tools.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
