Temporary Weekend Editor, Breaking News

Overview

Weekend editor responsible for editing, assigning stories, and writing for Forbes' News Desk.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in writing or editing with strong news instincts.

This position is only open to candidates residing in specific states in the U.S.

Locations

• United States, North Carolina
• United States, District of Columbia
• United States, New York
• United States, Maine
• United States, Tennessee
• United States, California
• United States, Florida
• United States, New Jersey
• United States, South Carolina
• United States, Washington
• United States, Pennsylvania
• United States, Colorado
• United States, Massachusetts
• United States, Texas
• United States, Connecticut
• United States, Georgia
• United States, Maryland

Requirements

• 5+ years of writing or editing experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Understanding of content trends and technologies

Responsibilities

• Assign, edit and write major news stories
• Identify topics and questions from news stories
• Write multiple posts daily
• Communicate across editorial departments
• Track down sources for interviews
• Write accurate and concise posts
• Spot fresh stories
• Strong headline writing skills