Temporary Weekend Reporter
@ Forbes

Hybrid
$60,000
Hybrid
Temporary
Posted 21 days ago

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About Forbes

Forbes is an iconic global media brand known for its trusted journalism that reaches over 140 million people monthly worldwide. It spotlights influential communities including billionaires, business leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators.

Role Overview

The Temporary Weekend Reporter role at Forbes requires a news obsessive who can quickly distill big news events into clear, engaging content for the Forbes Topline format. The ideal candidate is a generalist with a knack for pinpointing interesting stories and a proven background in business, financial markets, or entrepreneurial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Quickly turn around articles with original angles.
  • Identify topics and questions from big news stories.
  • Write multiple posts on various topics daily.
  • Collaborate clearly across multiple editorial departments.
  • Secure interview sources swiftly when needed.
  • Develop strong headlines and maintain social media engagement.
  • Cover business news and financial market updates.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have a minimum of 2-3 years as a full-time writer or editor, with a strong ability to write quickly and accurately. Outstanding writing, grammar, and editing skills are required, along with an enthusiasm for advancing news stories through clear and concise posts. Familiarity with content management systems like WordPress, social media platforms, and SEO best practices is a plus.

Compensation & Work Details

This temporary role offers an hourly rate of $28.85 and requires working at least one weekend day. The position is open only to candidates residing in selected U.S. states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

Key skills/competency

  • News Reporting
  • Writing Speed
  • Editing
  • Business News
  • Financial Coverage
  • Content Management
  • SEO
  • Social Media
  • Research
  • Headline Writing
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How to Get Hired at Forbes

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight writing and reporting experience.
  • Emphasize speed: Showcase rapid turnaround abilities.
  • Showcase news knowledge: Include business and financial expertise.
  • Prepare samples: Provide clear, concise writing examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review WordPress basics.
Practice SEO optimization techniques.
Brush up on digital editing tools.
Familiarize with social platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss past rapid reporting experiences.
Describe handling tight deadlines.
Explain cross-team collaboration.
Share decision making under pressure.

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