Temporary Remote Social News Producer

Forbes; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Producer to drive journalism reach across social platforms, focusing on distribution and audience engagement. The role emphasizes framing stories for each platform and turning interest into readership across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms.

The ideal candidate brings strong news judgment, sharp writing, and 2–3+ years in a digital newsroom or related role, with independence in fast-paced environments and comfort with data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience 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, particularly Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
• Familiarity with Canva, Figma or similar design tools; basic social asset creation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories with strong social potential and decide what to publish, when and how to frame them.
• 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.
• Select or create basic social assets, partnering with design and art teams on more complex packaging.
• Identify trends and opportunities on social platforms and communicate effectively with editors
• Monitor performance and platform trends, using those insights to improve day-to-day publishing decisions and flag opportunities for the newsroom.
• Work closely with editors, reporters and audience colleagues while maintaining Forbes’ editorial standards and accuracy.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Copy-editing

Social publishing

Independent publishing decisions

Communication

Tools

Canva

Figma

Job description

Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Producer to drive journalism reach across social platforms, focusing on distribution and audience engagement. The role emphasizes framing stories for each platform and turning interest into readership across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms.

The ideal candidate brings strong news judgment, sharp writing, and 2–3+ years in a digital newsroom or related role, with independence in fast-paced environments and comfort with data-informed decisions.