Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Familiarity with analytics and research methods, Engaging interpersonal communication skills, Extensive knowledge of the legal field preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Managing spreadsheets and nominee database

Researching nominated lawyers and law firms

Handling outreach to nominated lawyers and law firms

Editing bios/blurbs and verifying employment details.

Job description

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 42 licensed local editions in 68 countries.

Forbes is seeking an experienced temporary researcher to assist in creating the Forbes Lists, Legal. This role reports into the Senior Editor, Legal Lists.

Responsibilities:

Managing spreadsheets and nominee database
Researching nominated lawyers and law firms
Handling outreach to nominated lawyers and law firms
Editing bios/blurbs
Verifying employment details and current formal titles

The ideal candidate:

Familiarity with analytics and research methods, formulas, survey design, and statistical analysis
Project management experience, ability to adapt to new platforms and technologies quickly and effectively
Engaging interpersonal communication skills
Energetic self-starter, positive can-do attitude
Multi-tasking and rapid execution ability, commitment to detail and deadlines
Extensive knowledge of, or experience in the legal field preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
Journalism experience a +

The hourly rate for this role is $30.00 - $40.00

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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Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

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