Editorial Assistant, Commerce

Forbes Vetted is seeking an editorial assistant to support the consumer technology, parenting, mattress and gear verticals on our commerce editorial team. 

Working in close collaboration with the Forbes Vetted deputy editor and relevant section editors (who cover the tech, parenting, mattress and gear categories), the editorial assistant will be responsible for supporting logistics and content creation across sections. Work will include: researching relevant products plus calling in samples and high-res photos from PR contacts; producing articles in our content management system; onboarding freelance contributors and ensuring their biographical information is up to date; helping coordinate samples and product logistics for photo shoots; assisting with other editorial and organizational tasks as needed, such as competitor research or source outreach. The editorial assistant will also have the opportunity to pitch and write affiliate content each week in the key areas listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and helping produce editorial content within the following markets: mattress, kids and baby equipment, consumer technology, gear
• Coordinating, calling in and testing product samples as needed for content creation and custom photography 
• Building story content in the Forbes Vetted CMS (content management system)
• Sourcing high-resolution imagery for stories in the above categories
• As time allows, writing stories based on SEO data, trends, seasonality and audience data, and/or updating evergreen content based on performance and seasonality
• Working with the social media team to create engaging social content
• Participating in sales event coverage, including potential shifts over holiday weekends like Memorial Day, Labor Day and Black Friday through Cyber Monday

Requirements:

• Familiarity with and interest in categories across the relevant sectors (mattress, kids and baby equipment, consumer technology, gear)
• Impeccable writing and communication skills; related editorial experience (via internships or former staff roles) especially appreciated
• Knowledge of products and key retailers in the lifestyle space
• Prior experience writing product guides, reviews and/or affiliate content a huge plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Availability to work weekends and evenings alongside the team during peak shopping times of the year (such as Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Week)

The annual base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $60,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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