Temporary Weekend Reporter, Breaking News - Remote

Overview

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

In Short

• Quickly turning around articles with sharp, story-advancing approaches and angles.
• Identify topics and questions raised by news stories and be able to clearly explain and advance them through research and reporting.
• Ability to spot fresh and interesting stories that have not already been widely shared.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years 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 advancing news stories, as well as writing 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with a leading media brand.
• Engagement with a wide audience.
• Collaboration with experienced editorial teams.
• Professional growth in journalism and writing.