Forbes - Temporary Social Media Producer

Content Producer is needed in Jersey City, United States.

Client: Forbes

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Contract: Temporary

Job Description

Forbes is seeking a temporary Social Producer to distribute journalism across social platforms and increase readership. The role focuses on identifying high-potential stories, developing platform-specific packaging and making editorial publishing decisions aligned with Forbes’ audience strategy.

The Social Producer will primarily manage content for Facebook, LinkedIn and X, while also supporting Threads, Bluesky and WhatsApp. Coverage will include breaking news, features, investigations and major Forbes franchises such as Billionaires, Forbes 400 and Under 30.

Reporting to the Senior Editor, Social, the successful candidate will work independently in a fast-paced newsroom while collaborating with editors, reporters, audience teams, design and art colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify stories with strong social potential and determine what, when and how to publish.
• Write, edit, schedule and publish platform-specific posts.
• Respond quickly to breaking news while maintaining accuracy, sourcing and editorial standards.
• Select or create basic social assets and collaborate on more complex visual packages.
• Monitor platform trends and identify opportunities for Forbes journalism.
• Track performance data and use insights to improve publishing decisions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with newsroom and audience teams.

Requirements

• Two to three or more years of experience in a digital newsroom, social editing, audience development or a related editorial role.
• Strong news judgment and an excellent understanding of the news cycle.
• Excellent writing, editing and copy-editing skills.
• Hands-on experience publishing journalism on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
• Understanding of platform-specific audiences, formats and best practices.
• Ability to make independent editorial decisions and work accurately under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to journalistic accuracy, sourcing and editorial standards.
• Experience in, or strong interest in, business journalism.
• Comfort using performance data to inform content and publishing decisions.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Passion for news and the ability to think quickly and creatively when identifying opportunities.
• Familiarity with Canva, Figma or similar design tools; basic social asset creation is preferred.
• Video editing experience is a plus.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this temporary role is $24.00–$35.00. Forbes may revise compensation estimates and job description details as business needs change.

Location and Eligibility

The role may be remote within the United States, depending on business needs. Applicants must reside in one of the following states or jurisdictions: California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Washington.

Additional Information

The role may evolve over time, and additional duties may be assigned as business needs change.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer. Additional information is available in the Staff and Applicant Privacy Notice and the Notice of E-Verify Participation.