Deals Editor

Summary

Join Forbes Vetted as a Deals Editor and oversee the growth of our deals section. You will manage the deals content calendar, assign and edit articles, manage the Assistant Deals Editor, and plan content for major sales events. This role requires 3+ years of editing experience with a focus on deals coverage, strong SEO skills, and prior management experience. The position is remote with the option to work from the Jersey City office and offers a competitive salary. Forbes is committed to offering employees flexibility and a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience editing content with a focus on deals coverage
• An understanding of SEO best practices and a proven track record of producing successful SEO content
• Prior management experience
• Demonstrated editing skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Stellar time management and organization skills and an ability to independently manage workflow while maintaining open communication with various stakeholders
• Exceptional collaboration skills
• A focus on user experience and editorial independence, plus an appropriate taste level to be able to curate products for the Forbes audience

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing the deals content calendar
• Assigning and editing 8-10 deals stories per week
• Managing the Assistant Deals Editor
• Regularly monitoring and refining deals content strategy in conjunction with our Senior Deals Editor and Executive Strategy Editor
• Collaborating with the Assistant Deals Editor on brand-building initiatives such as columns, social videos and newsletters
• Content planning and operational preparations for tentpole sale events like Memorial Day and Cyber Week
• Leading a team of writers and editors during tentpole sales coverage, including occasional weekend shifts during key periods

Preferred Qualifications

Experience monitoring commerce-related KPIs and using them to inform content planning

Benefits

• Remote role with the option to commute to the Jersey City Forbes office if desired
• The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $90,000
• Hybrid work schedule