Temporary Social Media Editor
About The Position
Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Media Editor for the newsroom audience team. This is an editorial distribution role focused on identifying important stories, framing them for specific social platforms, and turning audience interest into readership for Forbes journalism. The editor will work closely with editors, reporters, design staff, and audience colleagues, publishing primarily on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X while supporting Threads, Bluesky, and WhatsApp. Coverage includes breaking news, features, investigations, and Forbes franchises such as Billionaires, Forbes 400, and Under 30. The position reports to the Senior Editor, Social. It is scheduled to start in mid-January and end in late June. The role is limited to candidates residing in the listed eligible U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Requirements
- 2–3+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, social editing, audience development, or a related editorial role.
- Strong news judgment, understanding of the news cycle, and commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
- Hands-on experience publishing journalism across social platforms, particularly Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
- Understanding of platform-specific audience behavior, formats, and best practices.
- Ability to make independent editorial decisions and work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven newsroom.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- News obsession and the ability to think quickly and creatively to identify and pursue opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or strong interest in business journalism.
- Comfort using performance data to inform publishing decisions.
- Familiarity with Canva, Figma, or similar design tools; basic social asset creation is preferred.
- Video editing experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify stories with strong social potential and decide what to publish, when, and how to frame them.
- Write, edit, schedule, and publish platform-specific posts across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms.
- Move quickly during breaking news while maintaining Forbes standards for accuracy, sourcing, and editorial judgment.
- Select or create basic social assets and partner with design and art teams on more complex packaging.
- Identify trends and opportunities on social platforms and communicate them effectively to editors.
- Monitor performance and platform trends, use insights to improve daily publishing decisions, and flag opportunities for the newsroom.
- Work closely with editors, reporters, and audience colleagues while maintaining Forbes editorial standards and accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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