Politics Reporter, Breaking News

Forbes is looking for a Politics Reporter for its News Desk. The ideal candidate should be politics-obsessed, plugged into the national conversation, with a passion for spotting emerging stories and bigger trends in Washington and beyond. Top candidates will have a deep understanding of the way power and policy work on the Hill and in the media, and will be ready to help chronicle the midterms, the 2024 election, and the myriad political stories that emerge along the way. This is a desk job. Reporters can be based anywhere and will be expected to write an average of three stories a day.

This is a temporary position with potential for full time employment.

Responsibilities:

Jump on breaking and major news stories that make sense for a general Forbes audience, quickly turning around articles with sharp, story-advancing approaches and angles.
Identify fresh and interesting stories that have not already been widely shared.
Brainstorm original approaches off the news.
Write multiple posts on any given topic every day.
Clearly communicate across Forbes’ multiple editorial departments and contributors.
Write accurate, lively and concise posts.
Track down sources quickly for interviews when necessary.
Strong headline writing skills, and comfort with any/all social media platforms.
Strong interest in and basic knowledge of business news and financial coverage.

The ideal Candidate:

1-3 years of experience as a full-time writer or editor.
Proven ability at writing quickly and accurately.
Outstanding writing, grammar and editing abilities.
An instinct and enthusiasm for identifying newsworthy, as well as shareable, stories that resonate with the target audience
Understanding of the latest content trends and technologies, including content management systems like Wordpress, Social Media and SEO best practices

The hourly rate for this role is: $28.85 - $28.85