Staff Writer, Home (Remote)
- Full-time
- Department: Editorial
Company Description
At 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 Description
Forbes Home is looking for a part-time staff writer with a background in digital content creation, writing, reporting and SEO best practices. This is for a 10-month contract for 30 hours a week. The ideal candidate should have expertise in a range of home services topics including moving, car shipping, home warranty, home security, solar and internet, and the ability to break complex topics down in a digestible way.
At Forbes Home, we want to guide our readers to make smart, informed home decisions through best-ofs, product reviews, engaging content and data-driven journalism. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering 3-4 pieces of well-researched and well-written home content per week, working within the Forbes Home editorial team. 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:
Responsibilities:
- Write helpful, accurate and engaging best-ofs, product reviews and product comparisons
- Consistently write and publish high-performing content that drives traffic and engagement, and update stories with timely information as needed
- Work collaboratively with fellow writers and editorial leadership to ensure output meets Forbes Home’s quality standards, reporting to a Managing Editor
Requirements:
- A portfolio that displays your writing proficiency and ability to tell compelling stories
- Ability to turn complex home topics into easily digestible snippets
- Creative vision that aligns with Forbes Home’s editorial tone, voice and vision
- 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
Additional Information
Forbes 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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