Temporary Social Media Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +15 more states.

📋 Description

• Identify stories with significant social potential and determine the optimal time and manner for publication.

• Compose, edit, schedule, and distribute platform-specific posts across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, Bluesky, and WhatsApp.

• Act swiftly during breaking news situations while upholding Forbes’ standards for accuracy, sourcing, and editorial judgment.

• Select or create basic social assets while collaborating with design and art teams for more complex presentations.

• Recognize trends and opportunities on social media platforms and effectively communicate them to editors.

• Monitor performance and platform trends, leveraging insights to enhance daily publishing decisions and highlight opportunities for the newsroom.

• Collaborate closely with editors, reporters, and audience colleagues.

• Report directly to the Senior Editor, Social.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–3+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, social editing, audience development, or a related editorial position.

• Strong news judgment and a deep understanding of the news cycle.

• Dedication to accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.

• Exceptional writing and copy-editing abilities.

• Practical experience publishing journalism on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

• Knowledge of platform-specific audience behaviors, formats, and best practices.

• Capability to make independent editorial decisions while working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

• Experience or a strong interest in business journalism.

• Proficiency in using performance data to guide publishing decisions.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Familiarity with design tools like Canva, Figma, or similar; basic social asset creation skills are preferred.

• Video editing experience is advantageous.

• Residence 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.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements may be available; Forbes strives to provide employees with the flexibility necessary for success.