Senior Editor: Data-Driven Accounting Rankings

Forbes; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes is seeking an enterprising, talented journalist who is comfortable with data collection to focus on creating lists and rankings of top CPAs and engaging that community. For over 40 years, Forbes has set the gold standard for lists, including the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30.

This position sits within the editorial team and collaborates with growth, marketing, revenue and SEO teams. You will design quantitative and qualitative methodologies, gather data, and manage the editorial process from

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of writing and editing in a digital newsroom.
• Experience in business journalism is preferred.
• Knowledge, experience and deep sourcing in the accounting field.
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Readiness to work quickly on multiple projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to turn large data quantities into clear consumer storytelling with a list and editorial package.
• Experience managing writers, both staff and freelance.

Responsibilities

• Be a core member of the editorial team, aligning content strategy with business objectives.
• Lead creation of revenue-generating 'best-of' lists and accounting rankings.
• Establish rigorous methodologies to evaluate industry excellence with internal and external data.
• Oversee the full editorial lifecycle from nominations to final reporting.
• Write, assign, and edit high-impact articles; collaborate with video, photography and social teams.
• Represent the brand to industry leaders, external partners, and audiences.

Skills

Writing & editing

Editorial leadership

Data analysis

SEO knowledge

Time management

Communication

Leadership of writers

Tools

Hoovers

Dun & Bradstreet

Spreadsheets

Job description

Forbes is seeking an enterprising, talented journalist who is comfortable with data collection to focus on creating lists and rankings of top CPAs and engaging that community. For over 40 years, Forbes has set the gold standard for lists, including the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30.

This position sits within the editorial team and collaborates with growth, marketing, revenue and SEO teams. You will design quantitative and qualitative methodologies, gather data, and manage the editorial process from