Forbes Advisor is looking for a staff writer with a background in digital content creation, writing, reporting and SEO best practices. This is a six-month contract position with the potential to convert to permanent based on performance and business needs.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for writing high-quality content in a fast-paced news cycle. You should have an interest in a broad range of personal finance categories and know how to translate complex financial topics into clear, actionable guidance for everyday readers.
In this role, you鈥檒l deliver 1-3 high-impact, well-written short-form stories daily on trending topics. You鈥檒l collaborate closely with editors, compliance and other cross-functional teams to ensure coverage is timely, accurate and aligned with our brand standards.
We鈥檙e looking for someone who values service journalism and is motivated by helping readers make smart, informed financial decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work with the agility of a startup with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company.
Responsibilities:
- Write 3-5 helpful, accurate and engaging news and trend stories daily focused on an assigned vertical.
- Work independently to pitch timely, high-impact stories each day aligned with search trends and vertical priorities.
- Collaborate with fellow writers and editorial leadership to maintain quality standards, reporting to a Lead Editor.
- Consistently publish high-performing content that drives traffic and engagement; proactively update stories with new and timely information as needed.
- Work cross-functionally with compliance and lead editors to ensure all stories meet brand standards within the assigned vertical.
- Ensure all content adheres to AP Style and Forbes Advisor鈥檚 in-house editorial style guide. Leverage performance data and SEO best practices and insights in story pitches, structuring and reporting.
- Coordinate with the social team to maximize story reach across Forbes Advisor鈥檚 social media channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and more.
Requirements:
- A strong portfolio demonstrating clear and accurate reporting, ideally within financial services or other related industries.
- A proven ability to translate complex financial topics into concise, accessible and actionable content for a broad audience.
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple daily deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
- Comfortable pivoting coverage in response to news trends, traffic performance or editorial direction.
- Creative judgment that aligns with Forbes Advisor鈥檚 editorial tone, voice and audience-first approach.
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Self-motivated and comfortable in a start-up environment.