Forbes HBCU Scholars Program

ABOUT THE FORBES SCHOLARS PROGRAM:

Newsrooms are best when they reflect different backgrounds, voices, and points of views. The Forbes Scholars Program was created as a step toward realizing this ideal, focusing on preparing and supporting emerging black journalists and journalists of color from HBCUs interested in business journalism. Specifically, this fellowship program was developed to 1) provide a deep grounding in financial and general news reporting, 2) endow training on fast-paced news stories, and 3) cultivate a passion within emerging journalists of color for using their voice to serve the public as perveyours of the news—at Forbes or beyond.

Acceptance into this program includes participation in editorial workshops and mentorship, provided  by senior editors and reporters – leading up to a paid 8-12 week internship (June - August) working in the Forbes newsroom.

Responsibilities:

•   Pitch, report and write stories on Forbes.com
•   Conduct research related to list rankings (contact sources, gather documents and data, write short profiles)
•   Create photo galleries and info-graphics
•   Fact-check the Daily Cover Story on Forbes.com and magazine stories
•   Manage social media campaigns and social engagement strategies
•   Research emerging trends, prospective contributors and attend industry events specific to your team/channel
•   Collaborate with Forbes staffers on special projects as needed

Requirements:

• Journalism major, role at a collegiate publication, OR previous journalism experience
• Prior experience in reporting, writing and editing
• Solid news judgment with understanding of journalistic standards and editorial ethics
• Experience with publishing platforms, current digital and social media technologies and SEO best practices
• Interest in business/entrepreneurship and understanding of basic financial terms/figures
• Ability to analyze documents during research
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Eligible Candidates:

Eligible fellows are HBCU students who will graduate in 2023 or 2024 or recent HBCU grads.

Location:

Virtual or Jersey City, NJ

Timing:

Application Period—rolling application process with applications closing on Feb 1, 2023.

Workshops/Mentoring programming—weekly sessions in April and May, 2023.

Hands-On Newsroom Experience—June – August, 2023.

Hourly Rate Range: $21.00 - $21.00

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!