Temporary Associate Social Media Producer

Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Forbes is seeking an Associate Social Media Producer to join crucial department whose mission is to spread Forbes’ high-quality journalism and content. You will help cover breaking news, business, as well as Forbes’ high-profile events and signature lists. We are looking for an eager, smart social media-savvy producer who lives and breathes news, has an interest in markets and entrepreneurism, has an ever-expanding digital and social media understanding, and someone who enjoys being part of a fast-paced environment where creativity and teamwork are highly valued.

This is a 3-month temporary assignment and will report to the Social Media Director.

Responsibilities

• Post content from Forbes.com across multiple social platforms, keeping track of ongoing editorial initiatives
• Create original text, photo, and video content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn using Forbes.com reporting and assets
• Monitor breaking news trends and ensure that content is published in a timely manner
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• At least two years’ experience working on a social media news team and/or at a news assignment desk
• Organized team player with a good sense of humor who is willing to offer ideas and receive them, interested in taking real ownership of the platforms
• Strong editorial judgment with a keen understanding of news, politics, business, pop culture
• Strategic thinker, someone who can balance multiple news events at once and understand what to prioritize and how to disseminate a story
• Basic-to-intermediate familiarity and experience using creative apps like Adobe Premiere and Canva
  
  

The hourly rate for this role is $24.00 - $28.85.

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. We offer a hybrid work schedule for our employees. Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position

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