Senior Editor, Accounting Lists

Forbes is seeking a Senior Editor, Accounting Lists to join its editorial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating lists and rankings of top CPAs and engaging with that community.

The role involves designing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, gathering data, and managing the editorial process from creation to publication. The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of writing and editing experience in a digital newsroom, knowledge of the accounting field, and working knowledge of SEO best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a core member of the editorial team, partnering with Marketing, Growth, Revenue, and SEO stakeholders to align content strategy with business objectives.
• Spearhead the creation of new, revenue-generating "best-of" lists and accounting industry rankings.
• Establish rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies to evaluate industry excellence.
• Oversee the full editorial lifecycle,from gathering nominations and securing external partners to data analysis and final reporting.
• Write, assign, and edit high-impact articles and profiles.

Requirements:

• At least 7-10 years of writing and editing in a digital newsroom.
• Experience working in business journalism is preferred.
• Knowledge, experience, and deep sourcing in the accounting field.
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Readiness to work quickly on multiple projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to detail and deadlines with high-level time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to confidently take complicated or large quantities of data and turn into a clean and compelling consumer storyline.
• Familiarity with analytics and facility in using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Engaging interpersonal communication skills, with some people leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

The annual base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $165,000.