Remote Social News Producer

Forbes; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes, a leading global media brand, seeks a temporary Social Producer to expand our journalism reach across social platforms. You will publish, edit and package posts for Facebook, LinkedIn and X, while supporting emerging platforms like Threads and Bluesky.

Your role spans breaking news, features and Forbes franchises, with a focus on audience engagement and editorial integrity. You will collaborate with editors and design teams, using data to guide publishing decisions and improve

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in a digital newsroom, social editing, audience development or related editorial role.
• Strong news judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Hands-on experience publishing journalism across social platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, 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.
• News obsessive with quick, creative angles and headlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News judgment

Writing skills

Copy-editing

Social publishing

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Forbes, a leading global media brand, seeks a temporary Social Producer to expand our journalism reach across social platforms. You will publish, edit and package posts for Facebook, LinkedIn and X, while supporting emerging platforms like Threads and Bluesky.

Your role spans breaking news, features and Forbes franchises, with a focus on audience engagement and editorial integrity. You will collaborate with editors and design teams, using data to guide publishing decisions and improve