Reporter, Breaking News

Forbes is seeking a news-obsessed candidate to join their growing News Desk. The ideal candidate should have a passion for quickly and creatively covering breaking news and emerging trends. They will be responsible for distilling big news events into clear and concise prose for the Forbes Topline story format, while also adding supplemental reporting when possible. The candidate should be a generalist with the ability to write about various topics, with expertise in areas such as business, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology being a plus. This is a temporary position with potential for full-time employment.

• Jump on breaking and major news stories, quickly turning around articles with sharp approaches and angles
• Identify fresh and interesting stories that have not already been widely shared
• Brainstorm original approaches off the news
• Write multiple posts on any given topic every day
• Clearly communicate across Forbes' multiple editorial departments and contributors
• Write accurate, lively, and concise posts
• Track down sources quickly for interviews when necessary
• Strong headline writing skills and comfort with social media platforms
• Strong interest in and basic knowledge of business news and financial coverage

• 3+ years' experience as a full-time writer or editor
• Proven ability at writing quickly and accurately
• Outstanding writing, grammar, and editing abilities
• An instinct and enthusiasm for identifying newsworthy, as well as shareable, stories that resonate with the target audience
• Understanding of the latest content trends and technologies, including content management systems like Wordpress, Social Media, and SEO best practices

• Hybrid work schedule
• Fully remote roles (within the U.S.)
• Equal opportunity employer