Temporary Operations Coordinator, Best Product Awards
About The Position
Forbes Vetted is seeking a qualified candidate to provide operations support for the 2027 Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards and other lists in its consumer product accolades program. Working closely with the senior special projects editor, managing editor, editors, and writers, the coordinator will handle operational and administrative logistics, including requesting product samples from PR and brand contacts, purchasing and tracking products and supplies, preparing shipping labels, arranging pickups, updating project trackers, and coordinating tester communication and feedback. This is a seasonal, part-time role of up to 25 hours per week, beginning in November 2026 and ending in March 2027. It is hybrid and requires some in-person work at the Forbes office in Jersey City, as well as attendance at photo shoots in the NY/NJ area. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$35.00. The position is open only to candidates residing in the states and district listed in the posting: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior relevant experience, including internships.
- Administrative experience, preferably in the editorial sector.
- Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com or Asana.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative to solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with remote teams.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the consumer products space.
- Experience working on similar consumer-product awards programs or coordinating samples for reviews or photo shoots.
Responsibilities
- Request product samples, purchase products, order supplies, and coordinate assembly for testers.
- Facilitate product delivery to testers and photo shoot locations, and coordinate pickups.
- Assist with photo shoot product coordination.
- Update trackers and project management documents.
- Coordinate communication with testers and collate product feedback.
- Assist with other editorial tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
