Company DescriptionAt Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.
We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with... ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor's global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.
Job DescriptionForbes Advisor  is looking for a staff writer with business, enterprise and franchise writing and reporting experience. The Enterprise team covers a wide range of topics, including large-scale software and services essential for business success, as well as more niche categories, such as how to start a franchise.
We want to guide our readers to make smart, informed financial decisions through best-ofs, product reviews, engaging content and data- and SEO-driven journalism. If you’re passionate about service journalism and you're looking for challenges and opportunities similar to those of a startup, with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company, then read on:
 
Ex. of Enterprise Topics:
- Customer Data Platforms
- App Development Companies
- Animation and Motion Graphics Studios
- Load Boards
- Freight Forwarding Services
- Supply Chain Consultants
- Procurement Outsourcing Agencies
- Inventory Optimization Services

Responsibilities:
- Write helpful, accurate and engaging how-tos, roundups, directory pages, best-ofs and product reviews 
- Update stories with timely information as needed  
- Write expert reviews, breaking down the pros and cons of each product or service you review
- Brainstorm and generate story ideas and coordinate with your editors to bring them to life
- Leverage data and SEO best practices when writing and reporting
- Build methodologies to rate and rank related products and services for best-ofs (for example, top 10 freight forwarding services)
- Represent Forbes Advisor as a subject matter expert for PR requests


Requirements:
- Previous experience in business, enterprise or franchise journalism
- 2-4 years of experience in online journalism and writing-focused roles
- Strong understanding of the business and enterprise space
- Experience with SEO best practices preferred
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Nimble and open to quick changes in strategy
- Ability to work in a startup environment

Benefits: 
- Competitive compensation package
- Ability to work remotely
- Unlimited PTO
- Every third Friday of the month off
- Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years
- Home office setup
- Wellness reimbursement 

Additional InformationForbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and... innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.
For our annual Fintech 50, which is in its 11th year and regarded as the industry’s most prestigious awards list, we aim to identify the most innovative private fintech companies with a significant U.S. presence. The list is broken into eight categories, and we're looking for a reporter to manage one or two of those--likely to include personal finance or payments, which tend to be highly competitive categories with many qualified applicants.

Responsibilities:


- Conduct research on companies by evaluating their application materials, which include everything from written descriptions to revenue and profit metrics.

- Interview C-suite leaders.

- Write sharp, compelling and concise bios that highlight unique aspects of each company.

- Make recommendations on which companies should make the Fintech 50 and participate in a decision meeting with Forbes staff.

- Fact-check the bios.

- Collect high-resolution headshots from some of the candidates.

- Generate story ideas to report, write and publish alongside the completed list.



The Ideal Candidate


- Comfort contacting sources, many of whom are founders, CEOs and powerful people in business.

- Creative thinking and/or brainstorming abilities are a must.

- An ability to meet consistent deadlines.

- Strong writing and reporting skills.

- Attention to detail in fact-checking.

- Flexibility and an interest to pitch in where needed.



The hourly rate for this role is $24.00 - $30.00

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!

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Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

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