Staff Writer, Education

Forbes Media LLC

United States
Base: $80,000 - $100,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Strong reporting, writing and analytical skills
Lead higher education coverage
Spot trends and challenge conventional wisdom
Forbes is seeking a talented and ambitious staff writer to lead higher education coverage, focusing on trend analysis, actionable advice, and list curation

Job Summary

  • Forbes is seeking a talented and ambitious staff writer to lead higher education coverage, focusing on trend analysis, actionable advice, and list curation.
  • The role involves transforming complex topics into engaging content, owning flagship lists like America’s Top Colleges, and engaging with an audience that views college as an investment.
  • The ideal candidate has 4-5+ years of journalism experience, exceptional writing skills, a strong interest in AI tools, and an audience-first mentality.

Matching Summary

Forbes is seeking a talented and ambitious staff writer to lead higher education coverage, focusing on trend analysis, actionable advice, and list curation.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $100,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strong reporting, writing and analytical skills
  • lead higher education coverage
  • spot trends and challenge conventional wisdom
  • actionable advice and curating lists
  • augment journalism skills with AI tools

Nice-to-have

  • service journalism experience
  • newsletter experience
  • direct-to-audience content experience
  • cutting-edge traditionalist mindset

Key Requirements

  • 4-5+ years in journalism
  • experience writing about education
  • residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington

Work Rights

Not specified

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