Forbes Advisor

Deputy Editor, Banking (Remote)

  • Forbes Advisor
  • Remote
  • Full Time
  • 9 days ago
Salary
N/A

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We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Marketplace boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Marketplace’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.


Job Description


Forbes Advisor is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Deputy Editor to support our Banking and Investing verticals. The ideal candidate will handle tasks for each vertical—depending on the demand—while maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality.

The role requires an individual with a basic understanding of banking, investing and tax topics and a discerning eye for detail when fact-checking and editing.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform a high volume of minor updates on articles related to banking, investing, retirement and tax topics
  • Fact-check, edit, and refine existing content to ensure clarity, conciseness, and adherence to Forbes' style guide
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of articles to reflect the latest news and market trends
  • Support supervising editors with day-to-day tasks, including fact-checking articles and ensuring content meets editorial standards
  • Prepare and send assignments to freelance writers while managing their deadlines
  • Perform minor updates on existing content to ensure accuracy and relevancy
  • Conduct outreach to advisory board members for expert input and article reviews.
  • Conduct first and second edits

Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of investing, retirement, tax, and banking topics
  • Impeccable writing, grammar, and editing skills
  • Close attention to detail and adherence to editorial style guides
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities between verticals
  • Experience in fact-checking and collaborating with subject matter experts
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and editorial workflow tools
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in financial journalism or a similar role
  • Basic working knowledge of WordPress and HTML
  • Experience working with freelance writers and managing editorial workflows
  • Familiarity with SEO best practices in editorial content

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Every third Friday of the month off
  • Winter break closure; the week between Christmas and New Years
  • Home office setup
  • Wellness reimbursement

Additional Information


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