Lead Editor - Investing

Company Description

Forbes Advisor is a new initiative for consumers under the Forbes Marketplace umbrella that provides journalist- and expert-written insights, news and reviews on all things personal finance.

We're dedicated to helping turn aspirations into reality. We do this by providing consumers with the knowledge and research they need to make informed financial decisions they can feel confident in, so they can get back to doing the things they care about most.

Job Description

Forbes Marketplace is looking for an editor with investment writing and editing experience to join the team as Deputy Editor.

We want to help guide our readers to make the best choices through best-ofs, product reviews, engaging content and data- and SEO-driven journalism. If 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:

Responsibilities:

• Organize and structure the editorial process for the Investing team, while also doing several first and top edits daily on investing topics
• Create and implement best practices for the Investing editorial team, including reporting and editing standards, content templates, freelancer management, photography and social media standards
• Generate compelling pitches for relevant topics of the day and plan for future news coverage
• Build and scale content efforts related to investing and retirement accounts
• Find, recruit, and set up new freelancers. Train and support freelancers on how to use our tools and style guides
• Leverage data and SEO best practices to create monthly topics for freelancers that include explanatory content, how-tos, roundups, best-ofs and product reviews
• Work collaboratively with the global editorial team, creating best practices worldwide for the space
• Edit and produce editorial content
• Build methodologies to rate and rank related products and services for best-ofs (example: Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges)
• Brainstorm and contribute to social content including video series, features and original photography efforts

Requirements:

• Strong previous experience in personal finance and breaking news reporting
• Experience managing both staff writers and freelancers
• At least five years of experience in online journalism
• Strong familiarity with SEO best practices in the news space, willingness to learn and expand SEO skills
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with knowledge of editorial planning and process
• Nimble and open to quick changes in strategy
• Ability to work in a startup environment
• Ability to present concepts, ideas, strategy and metrics to senior management and other teams

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible working hours, ability to work from home
• Unlimited vacation

Additional Information

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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.