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About the role
- Write 3-5 helpful, accurate and engaging news and trend stories daily focused on an assigned vertical.
- Work independently to pitch timely, high-impact stories each day aligned with search trends and vertical priorities.
- Collaborate with fellow writers and editorial leadership to maintain quality standards, reporting to a Lead Editor.
- Consistently publish high-performing content that drives traffic and engagement; proactively update stories with new and timely information as needed.
- Work cross-functionally with compliance and lead editors to ensure all stories meet brand standards within the assigned vertical.
- Ensure all content adheres to AP Style and Forbes Advisor’s in-house editorial style guide.
- Leverage performance data and SEO best practices and insights in story pitches, structuring and reporting.
- Coordinate with the social team to maximize story reach across Forbes Advisor’s social media channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and more.
Requirements
- A strong portfolio demonstrating clear and accurate reporting, ideally within financial services or other related industries.
- A proven ability to translate complex financial topics into concise, accessible and actionable content for a broad audience.
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple daily deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
- Comfortable pivoting coverage in response to news trends, traffic performance or editorial direction.
- Creative judgment that aligns with Forbes Advisor’s editorial tone, voice and audience-first approach.
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Self-motivated and comfortable in a start-up environment.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
reportingSEO best practicescontent publishingstory pitchingdata analysis
Soft Skills
organizational skillsdetail-orientedcreative judgmentreceptive to feedbackself-motivated