Deputy Editor

Summary

Join Forbes Vetted's growing ecommerce editorial team as a Deputy Editor, managing a team of commerce writers and editors. Collaborate with section editors across various topics to support content creation and strategy. Lead your team in producing high-quality content meeting revenue and brand goals, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring top editorial quality. Responsibilities include content creation, team management, collaboration across departments, and participation in high-priority sales events. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in commerce editorial content, team management, and SEO best practices. This role reports to the Forbes Vetted Executive Editor and offers a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Has 7+ years of experience and expertise writing and editing commerce editorial content in two or more of the following categories: Parenting, Consumer Electronics & Tech, Gear, Mattress & Sleep, Home & Kitchen, Fashion, Beauty & Grooming and Travel
• Has 3+ years managing an editorial team of writers and/or editors at different levels in their careers
• Has impeccable writing, editing and reporting skills and access to a network of PR contacts across key areas of Forbes Vetted coverage

Responsibilities

• Lead a team (which includes a mix of editorial assistants, commerce writers and commerce editors) to create high-quality content that meets revenue and brand goals
• Work to ensure your team effectively supports and collaborates other writers and editors across the organization though efficient workflows, tools, processes and best practices
• Mentor your junior staff and facilitate career development at all levels within your team
• Ensure the highest editorial quality within your team through regular top edits, ongoing content reviews, 1:1s and coaching so Forbes Vetted continues to publish best-in-class content
• Act as a support/pick-up editor as needed for overflow content across Forbes Vetted
• As time allows, occasionally write and edit your own articles; perform hands-on testing, research and interviews to craft high-quality content that Forbes Vetted readers can confidently rely on to make purchase decisions
• Participate in coverage for select high-priority sales events throughout the year, including shifts over holiday weekends like Memorial Day, Labor Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday
• Collaborate across teams, including with strategy, data, audience development, partnerships and product, as well as other editors and writers on staff
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to Forbes Vetted’s positive, friendly culture
• Work with the business and SEO team as needed to ensure content is fully optimized for search

Preferred Qualifications

• Has a strong understanding of SEO best practices, plus prior experience with commerce writing and affiliate strategy; experience with hands-on product testing a huge plus
• Is user-focused and understands editorial independence, but can deftly balance this with the needs of the business
• Is a team player who can multitask and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Is eager to innovate and experiment editorially to help grow the Forbes Vetted audience

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $115,000
• Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful
• Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position