Forbes · 13 hours ago
Staff Writer, Careers
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 staff writer to lead their career coverage, producing actionable stories and contributing to community building activities.
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Responsibilities
Produce clear, engaging and original content, including how-to guides, interviews, trend stories, success stories and explainers, that are tailored to readers looking for insight into building a successful career both today and in the future. Translate complex and cutting edge material (on everything from developments in AI, to changing hiring practices, to the latest economic studies) into timely, quick news stories that readers can easily digest and use
Write a weekly Careers newsletter that weaves your own stories and relevant posts from other staff writers and contributors into a quick must-read, delivering timely advice and information, while also driving traffic to the Forbes web site for more in-depth reading
Grow our community of readers through surveys, focus groups, and more. Analyze performance data and iterate on content strategies to continuously improve engagement, as measured by traffic, subscriptions and reader loyalty
In partnership with the Service desk head, manage a content calendar, proposing themes, topics and features that will drive reader engagement
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 priorities
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
Exceptional reporting, writing, editing and proofreading skills with a keen focus on detail, clarity, and accuracy
Proven ability to craft compelling and engaging content across various platforms, while adhering to Forbes' voice and editorial guidelines
Strong interest in innovative ways to use AI platforms to assist your workflow, plus a willingness to 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 listening to readers and helping them find the information they want and need to build successful careers
Preferred
Experience covering careers is highly preferred
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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