Temporary Weekend Reporter, Breaking News

Forbes

93d • $28 - $28

About The Position

Forbes is hiring for its News Desk. The ideal candidate should be a news obsessive with a passion for quick thinking off of news stories and topics, and anticipating the questions a smart reader would have. The challenge for the desk is to quickly distill big news events down to their essence, in crystal-clear prose and with proper context, for the Forbes Topline story format, finding additional ways to move the story forward through reporting and research. Top candidates should be generalists who can write about anything, but specific experience covering business, the financial markets or entrepreneurs is a plus. This is a temporary position and will include at least one weekend day.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years 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 advancing news stories, as well as writing 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.

Responsibilities

• Quickly turning around articles with sharp, story-advancing approaches and angles.
• Identify topics and questions raised by news stories and be able to clearly explain and advance them through research and reporting.
• Ability to spot fresh and interesting stories that have not already been widely shared.
• 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 any/all social media platforms.
• Strong interest in and basic knowledge of business news and financial coverage.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $28.85

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees