Temporary Social Media Producer
About The Position
Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Media Producer to distribute Forbes journalism to audiences across social platforms. This editorial role involves identifying important stories, selecting effective ways to frame them for each platform, and turning audience interest into readership. The producer will publish primarily across Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, and support emerging platforms including Threads, Bluesky, and WhatsApp. Coverage spans breaking news, features, investigations, and Forbes franchises such as Billionaires, Forbes 400, and Under 30. The role requires independent publishing decisions in a fast-moving newsroom while working within a broader social and audience strategy, and reports to the Senior Editor, Social. The position is temporary and pays $24.00–$35.00 per hour. It is open only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington. The role may evolve, and additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes notes that some positions may be fully remote within the U.S. when consistent with position needs; the posting does not specifically establish this role’s workplace type.
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-obsessive, with a passion for thinking 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 is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Identify stories with strong social potential and decide what to publish, when to publish, and how to frame it.
- Write, edit, schedule, and publish platform-specific posts across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms.
- Respond quickly to 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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