Forbes Advisor · 8 hours ago
Lead Editor, Automation & Data Engineering (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expForbes Advisor is dedicated to helping readers make informed decisions, and they are seeking a Lead Editor with expertise in data engineering and automation. This role involves owning backend systems to power data-driven content, focusing on editorial automation and collaboration with various teams to ensure reliable publishing of accurate information.
Consumer Services
Responsibilities
Own Editorial Automation Infrastructure
Own, build and maintain Python-based automation workflows that power daily, weekly and batch editorial content at scale
Design and manage GitHub repos supporting automation
Schedule and maintain GitHub Actions tied to data releases and publishing cadences (daily, weekly, monthly)
Ensure automation environments are production-ready, with correct credentials, dependencies and error handling
Prepare clean, structured datasets for NLG platforms and data visualization tools
Partner with editorial teammates to translate content needs into scalable solutions
Build & Maintain Data Pipelines
Create and maintain BigQuery tables
Pull, normalize and validate data from APIs, spreadsheets, Tableau dashboards and internal data sources
Develop reusable Python packages to standardize API access, authentication and workflow logic for the broader team
Debug and resolve data or pipeline failures, serving as the escalation point for complex technical issues
Metrics, Reliability & Trust
Create workflows to log data usage, API credits, automation runs and template usage
Build reporting and dashboards that monitor reliability and operational health of automation pipelines
Support correction processes when vendors report errors or methodologies change
Help ensure automated content meets Forbes Advisor’s standards for accuracy, transparency and editorial trust
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Editorial, SEO, data research and engineering teams to identify and implement automation opportunities
Help define best practices and standards for data journalism and content automation across teams
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teammates working in less technical roles
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of experience in journalism, data journalism, data engineering or a closely related field
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience building production-grade data pipelines
Strong experience with cloud data warehouses (BigQuery preferred)
Hands-on experience with GitHub, version control and CI/CD-style workflows (including GitHub Actions)
Experience working with APIs, authentication systems and third-party data providers
Strong understanding of data integrity, transparency and ethical considerations in journalism
Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize work and manage complex systems in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Background in data journalism or newsroom environments
Experience with NLG platforms and large-scale content automation
Familiarity with data visualization tools and charting libraries
Experience designing analytics or monitoring systems for pipelines and automations
Comfort working in ambiguous, startup-like conditions within a larger organization
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Ability to work remotely
Unlimited PTO
Every third Friday of the month off
Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years
Home office setup
Wellness reimbursement
Company
Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor is a global platform dedicated to helping consumers make the best financial choices for their individual lives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Callahan
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Ide, CFA
VP Operations & Partnerships
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