Temporary Operations Coordinator, Best Product Awards

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Forbes Vetted is seeking a qualified candidate to assist with operations support for the 2027 Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. Working in close collaboration with the senior special projects editor, managing editor and our team of editors and writers, the lists coordinator will be responsible for supporting the logistics for the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards (to launch in March 2027) as well as other lists in our consumer product accolades program. The role will include various operational and administrative tasks related to the Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards. This includes coordinating with PR and brand contacts to request product samples for testing; purchasing and tracking products and supplies; making shipping labels and scheduling product sample pickups; updating trackers and project management documents; and coordinating tester communication and feedback. This is a part-time (up to 25 hours per week) and seasonal role that will begin in November 2026 and end in March 2027. This is a hybrid role that will require availability for some in-person work at the Forbes office in Jersey City as well as photo shoots which will be located in the NY/NJ area.

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The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 - $35.00

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This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. 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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