Forbes · 6 hours ago
Staff Writer, Small Business
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expForbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking a talented and ambitious staff writer to lead their small business and entrepreneurs coverage, focusing on creating engaging and actionable content for this community.
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Responsibilities
Create clear, engaging and original content, including actionable tips, how-to guides, interviews, lists, success stories and explainers, that are relevant, authoritative, interesting and tailored to the small business community’s specific challenges and growth opportunities. Transform complex business topics, current events, new technologies, policies and studies into engaging and actionable content
Deeply understand our target audience of small business owners and entrepreneurs. Engage with and grow this community through surveys, focus groups, and more
In partnership with the Service desk head, manage a content calendar, proposing themes, topics and features that will drive engagement, open rates, and subscriber growth
Work closely with staff, the contributor network, audience development, newsletters, and other teams to ensure your work is cohesive with the overall editorial strategy and delivers against established priorities
Analyze performance data and iterate on content strategies to continuously improve engagement. Firm understanding of how your content drives traffic and subscriptions and how to apply best practices for reach and loyalty
Qualification
Required
4-5+ years of experience in journalism, with a strong emphasis on writing for digital platforms, particularly service journalism, newsletters or similar direct-to-audience content
Experience covering small business and entrepreneurs is highly preferred
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with a keen focus on detail, clarity and liveliness
Ability to translate complex information into easily digestible and actionable insights
Proven ability to craft compelling and engaging content across various platforms that capture attention, while adhering to Forbes' voice and editorial guidelines
Strong interest in innovative ways to use AI platforms to assist your workflow; explore and experiment with emerging tools and technologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey messages and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Genuine passion for and understanding of the unique needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs
Company
Forbes
Forbes Magazine is a business magazine that is focused on business news and financial information. It is a sub-organization of Forbes Haffiz Bachok.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$200M2022-02-10Corporate Round· $200M
2014-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Janett Haas
SVP, Sales & C-Suite Community Lead
Kerry Lauerman
Executive Editor, News
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