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Forbes seeks assistant social media editor

February 9, 2016

Posted by Chris Roush

Forbes is seeking an assistant social media editor.

This person will be responsible for managing our main Twitter account, @Forbes, and will help to develop our social and mobile strategy going forward. Our ideal candidate has experience managing a large online community, knows how to make a great GIF, and has worked in a digital newsroom.

Responsibilities:

Managing the @Forbes Twitter account, including…

    • Coordinating live-tweeting efforts of both brand events (like Forbes’ conferences) and second-screen experiences (like the Oscars)
    • Planning, managing, and reporting on Twitter chats, with the possibility of expanding our very popular #AskForbes concept to other platforms
    • Developing a strategy for real-time engagement on Twitter
    • Researching new platforms and best practices
    • Assisting with social media coverage during live events & conferences

To apply, go here.

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