Tech Writer, Forbes Shopping (part-time)

Tech Writer, Forbes Shopping (part-time)
Forbes Media, United States

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
May 11, 2021
Last Date
Jun 11, 2021
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Job Description

Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive equity. We are the world’s biggest business media brand and we consistently place in the top 20 of the most-popular sites in the United States, in good company with brands like Netflix, Apple and Google. In short, we have a big platform and we use it responsibly.

Forbes Shopping is seeking a part-time, tech-focused shopping writer to join the commerce editorial team. This role will be responsible for writing shopping content under the guidance of the Forbes Shopping tech editor. Areas of coverage may depend on expertise, but will likely include computers and laptops, smartphones and tablets, wearables, home office gear, networking, gaming, peripherals and accessories, audio, video and home theater, and more. This is a remote, part-time position filling up to 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible but must be available to join Monday, Wednesday, and Friday team meetings at 11am ET.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Daily writing in these markets: technology, gaming, consumer electronics and streaming services
  • Working with the Forbes Shopping business team to optimize content for traffic and revenue
  • Pitching and writing a minimum of 5 stories per week. Types of content will include roundups, best lists, news stories, full reviews, how-to, product odes, deals roundups and new product spotlights
  • Testing products and coordinating with PR teams as-needed
  • Updating existing content as needed

The ideal candidate:

  • Should be a consumer tech generalist or come with specific subject matter expertise in one or more of the categories mentioned above, plus be willing to develop expertise in a new niche at a moment’s notice. Tech is ever-changing!
  • Has a deep familiarity with top brands across multiple categories (such as Apple, Samsung and Dell)
  • Is well in tune with the everyday news and product cycle to spot new coverage opportunities
  • Knows their way around the basics of a camera and can produce quality, original product photographs if needed
  • Is a self-starter who’s always chomping at the bit to learn and try new things
  • Has a strong understanding of SEO and user intent as it pertains to shopping content, as well as experience with commerce content is required
  • Must have an appropriate taste level to be able to identify and curate products for the Forbes audience
  • This person should thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You should be willing and able to engage in teamwork with others for the greater good
  • Impeccable writing skills and instincts are a must. Prior experience writing product guides and/or reviews is required.


Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

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