Forbes

Assistant Editor, Contributors

Forbes
499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Full-Time$62,000 - $65,000/annualMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

Work specifically with our most prolific contributors for Innovation & Technology, Education, and ForbesWomen to increase their posts and improve their quality Better enable contributors to consistently produce high-quality editorial posts and products on the biggest stories driving the news. Develop training curriculum for new contributors and seminars for existing contributors on audience development, new storytelling formats, and other publishing topics. Train and support contributors on journalism questions and how to use and optimize Forbes publishing tools to maximum effect. Lead regular virtual training sessions and in-person seminars when possible. Analyze audience data for strategic decision-making on coverage and provide actionable guidance and training to contributors and other editors.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Job Qualifications

  • Experience teaching journalism or training colleagues on new tools, best practices, and adoption of new formats

  • Expert line-editing skills with an ear for voice and the ability to provide editorial guidance to subject-matter experts

  • A five years professional journalism experience in a newsroom

  • Background in multi-platform journalism, from working on newsletters and video series and podcasts to collaborating with data analysts

Required Skills

  • Writing Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Line editing skills

  • Audience and engagement skills

  • Cool diplomacy skills

Soft Skills

  • Verbal communication

  • Detail Oriented

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • written communication

  • Adaptability

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Multi tasker

  • Great attitude

Additional Information
Forbes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedJanuary 13th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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Forbes Media is a global media, branding and technology company, with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. The Forbes brand today reaches more than 94 million people worldwide with its business message each month through its magazines and 37 licensed local editions around the globe, Forbes.com, TV, conferences, research, social and mobile platforms.

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