Job Description

The digital producer will be part of a small team that helps shape Globe Opinion’s storytelling and coverage across a variety of platforms, with a primary focus on the Globe.com homepage. This role includes optimizing and curating our work on Globe Opinion surfaces, and working with the Globe newsroom to amplify our commentary on Boston Globe surfaces. This is a temporary position (mid Dec. ‘26 - early April ‘27) with flexibility for a remote candidate.

The ideal candidate should know their way around a CMS, and be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues when something inevitably goes wrong. They should also have first-hand experience curating a homepage or section front.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Globe Opinion’s presence on the homepage of Globe.com and the Globe mobile app.
• Utilize A/B testing to optimize the headlines, descriptions, and images of Globe Opinion’s content.
• Work alongside producers and editors in the newsroom to coordinate and draft push and email alert language for Globe Opinion’s best work.
• Assist the opinion team on the production and scheduling of daily assignments, elevating the digital presentation and connecting the work directly to readers.
• Participate in drafting copy and posting to opinion’s social media accounts.
• Utilize daily analytics to make informed decisions about what is working or not.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a digital producer or audience journalist
• Previous experience curating the homepage or section front for a publication
• Excellent at writing headlines and crafting social media copy
• Skilled at multitasking and juggling multiple, fast-moving projects at once
• A team player who thrives working in a group setting
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

The Boston Globe Media office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. For this role, we will consider candidates who are based anywhere in the United States.

The hourly rate for this role is $50.

This range reflects the band for this role. We are committed to fair and market-informed compensation. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates could be hired within the midpoint of the range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by their particular combination of skills, experience, and qualifications.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.