Remote Social Editor, Breaking News & Audiences

Forbes

California

Remote

USD 33,000 - 48,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Producer to help get our journalism in front of the right audiences across social platforms. This is an editorial role focused on distribution: identifying the stories that matter, framing them for each platform and turning audience interest into readership for Forbes journalism.

You will publish across Facebook, LinkedIn and X, while supporting emerging platforms including Threads, Bluesky and WhatsApp.

Qualifications

~2–3+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, social editing or related role.
Strong news judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
Hands-on experience publishing journalism across social platforms, particularly Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Understanding of platform-specific audience behavior, formats and best practices.
Comfort using performance data to inform publishing decisions.
Basic social asset creation is preferred.
Video editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, schedule and publish platform-specific posts across Facebook, LinkedIn, X and emerging platforms.
Move quickly during breaking news while maintaining Forbes’ standards for accuracy, sourcing and editorial judgment.
Identify trends and opportunities on social platforms and communicate effectively with editors.
Monitor performance and platform trends, using insights to improve day-to-day publishing decisions.