Staff Writer - Wilmington
18 hours ago

Job description
At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality.We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.
We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease.
Forbes Advisor 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 Forbes Advisor'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 looking for a staff writer with a background in digital content creation, writing, reporting and SEO best practices.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for writing high-quality content in a fast-paced news cycle.
You should have an interest in a broad range of personal finance categories and know how to translate complex financial topics into clear, actionable guidance for everyday readers.
In this role, you'll deliver 1-3 high-impact, well-written short-form stories daily on trending topics.You'll collaborate closely with editors, compliance and other cross-functional teams to ensure coverage is timely, accurate and aligned with our brand standards.
We're looking for someone who values service journalism and is motivated by helping readers make smart, informed financial decisions.This role offers the opportunity to work with the agility of a startup with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company.
Responsibilities:
Write 3-5 helpful, accurate and engaging news and trend stories daily focused on an assigned vertical.
Work independently to pitch timely, high-impact stories each day aligned with search trends and vertical priorities.
Collaborate with fellow writers and editorial leadership to maintain quality standards, reporting to a Lead Editor.
Consistently publish high-performing content that drives traffic and engagement; proactively update stories with new and timely information as needed.
Work cross-functionally with compliance and lead editors to ensure all stories meet brand standards within the assigned vertical.
Ensure all content adheres to AP Style and Forbes Advisor's in-house editorial style guide. Leverage performance data and SEO best practices and insights in story pitches, structuring and reporting.
Coordinate with the social team to maximize story reach across Forbes Advisor's social media channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and more.
Requirements:
A strong portfolio demonstrating clear and accurate reporting, ideally within financial services or other related industries.
A proven ability to translate complex financial topics into concise, accessible and actionable content for a broad audience.
Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple daily deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Comfortable pivoting coverage in response to news trends, traffic performance or editorial direction.
Creative judgment that aligns with Forbes Advisor's editorial tone, voice and audience-first approach.
Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Self-motivated and comfortable in a start-up environment.
Additional Information
Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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