Temporary Reporter, U30 Local

Forbes is looking to hire ambitious recent graduates and/or experienced journalists to help compile the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Local 2024 list. This position will focus on finding and writing about candidates for the list who have compelling personal and professional stories; who are firsts in their industry and/or position; who are creating and running businesses at scale. This position will begin on April 1 and end on August 9; it is a paid position that comes with opportunities to write and report for Forbes.com.

Candidates must be based in one of the following locations: Cincinnati, Connecticut, Denver, Houston, Indiana, Minneapolis, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Tennessee or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Contacting industry groups, networking organizations and other sources to solicit their nominations for the list and conducting interviews both in-person & virtually.
• Contacting trusted local sources to help identify the most qualified and interesting people for the list.
• Verifying biographical information about each candidate through the emailing of a detailed survey and also through original reporting.
• Writing sharp, compelling bios that highlight unique aspects of each person on our list.
• Fact-checking the bios.
• Uploading edited bios into the Forbes database.
• Collecting updated high-resolution headshots from some of the candidates.
• Generating story ideas to report, write and publish alongside the completed list.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Comfort contacting sources, many of whom are powerful people in business.
• Creative thinking and/or brainstorming abilities are a big plus; we don’t repeat people on the list so are in constant search of new sources to fill the pool of candidates.
• An ability to meet consistent deadlines
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Attention to detail in fact-checking
• Flexibility and an interest to pitch in where needed
• Must be based in Cincinnati, Connecticut, Denver, Houston, Indiana, Minneapolis, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Tennessee or Washington, D.C.

The hourly rate for this role is $30.00 - $50.00.

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!

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