WHDH is hiring a full-time social media producer to manage the station’s news presence on social media. Come join our team!
The social media producer will manage and monitor social media accounts for WHDH. The candidate will work closely with all facets of the newsroom and will assist in finding news and curating user-generated content. This producer will be responsible for creating and editing social media content, as well as writing breaking news stories. The candidate will need strong journalism skills and a deep knowledge of platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The candidate should have a deep understanding of WordPress and a basic understanding of gathering social analytics and using Adobe Photoshop. The candidate will also work closely with anchors and reporters to create content and promote best practices and uniformity to continue to grow our social footprint.
The candidate should be an adept multitasker comfortable with working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. The candidate should ideally have 2-3 years of professional experience managing social media for a news entity. A college degree is strongly preferred, as is knowledge of the Boston market. This position is 100% on-site in the station’s downtown Boston office Monday through Friday. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Skills Required
- Strong journalism skills
- Deep knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
- Deep understanding of WordPress
- Basic understanding of social media analytics
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, breaking-news environment
- 2–3 years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization
- College degree
- Knowledge of the Boston market
What We Do
WHDH, channel 7, is an independent television station located in Boston, Massachusetts. WHDH is owned by Sunbeam Television, and operates as part of a duopoly with CW affiliate WLVI (channel 56).








