Remote Temporary Reporter

Summary

Join Forbes as a News Desk writer, where you'll be responsible for writing about breaking and major news stories in crystal-clear prose. The ideal candidate is a news obsessive with a passion for thinking creatively off emerging trends and topic areas.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience as a full-time writer or editor
• Proven ability at writing quickly and accurately
• Outstanding writing, grammar and editing abilities
• An instinct and enthusiasm for identifying newsworthy, as well as shareable, stories that resonate with the target audience
• Understanding of the latest content trends and technologies, including content management systems like Wordpress, Social Media and SEO best practices

Responsibilities

• Jump on breaking and major news stories that make sense for a general Forbes audience, quickly turning around articles with sharp, story-advancing approaches and angles
• Identify fresh and interesting stories that have not already been widely shared
• Brainstorm original approaches off the news
• Write multiple posts on any given topic every day
• Clearly communicate across Forbes’ multiple editorial departments and contributors
• Write accurate, lively and concise posts
• Track down sources quickly for interviews when necessary
• Strong headline writing skills, and comfort with any/all social media platforms
• Strong interest in and basic knowledge of business news and financial coverage

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule for our employees