Temporary Social Media Producer
About The Position
Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Media Producer to distribute its journalism to the right audiences across social platforms. This is an editorial role focused on identifying relevant stories, deciding how to frame them for each platform, and turning audience interest into readership for Forbes journalism. The producer will publish primarily on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, while also supporting Threads, Bluesky, and WhatsApp. Coverage includes breaking news, features, investigations, and Forbes franchises such as Billionaires, Forbes 400, and Under 30. The role requires strong news judgment, sharp writing, and an instinct for selecting angles, headlines, visuals, and formats that help journalism travel. The producer will make publishing decisions independently in a fast-moving newsroom while working within a broader social and audience strategy. The position reports to the Senior Editor, Social. The role may evolve, and additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. It is open only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington.
Requirements
- 2–3+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, social editing, audience development, or a related editorial role.
- Sharp news judgment, a strong understanding of the news cycle, and commitment to accuracy and journalistic standards.
- Strong news judgment and 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.
- Comfort using performance data to inform publishing decisions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- News obsession and a passion for thinking quickly and creatively to identify and pursue opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or strong interest in business journalism.
- Familiarity with Canva, Figma, or similar design tools; basic social asset creation is preferred.
- Video editing experience is a plus.
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 social platform trends and opportunities and communicate them effectively to editors.
- Monitor performance and platform trends, use insights to improve day-to-day 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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