--- title: 'Associate Director, Integrated Marketing at Forbes' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-director-integrated-marketing-forbes-united-states-q3dhk53z9xhn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Associate Director, Integrated Marketing at Forbes - **Company:** Forbes - **Location:** United States - **Posted:** 2026-07-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes/jobs/6116667004 ## 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 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. Forbes is seeking an Associate Director, Integrated Marketing to join our agile Integrated Marketing team to create cross-platform partner programs for best-in-class brands. The Associate Director, Integrated Marketing will be responsible for developing strategic and compelling cross-platform program ideas and proposals that leverage Forbes’ leading brand properties and franchises to engage influential audiences and drive tangible value for our brand partners. This crucial role supports our revenue team’s marketing strategies – from cross-platform ideation to storytelling to final proposals and deliverables Responsibilities: - Lead as a strategic partner in the strategy and creative ideation for our Integrated Marketing initiatives on Forbes – ideating cross-platform opportunities that come to life through editorial initiatives, powerful custom content, events, social, video, print, etc. - Multi-task and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - sales, account management, content, design, events and social - to own the pre-sale marketing process for partner proposals (RFPs and proactive opportunities) - Create engaging presentations that clearly communicate program ideas for our most valued clients. Day-to-day responsibilities involve brainstorms, setting strategy, creative concept ideation, gathering insights and crafting a narrative to support ideas, proposal/presentation deliverable creation in support of the team and for your own projects, and as needed, presentation of the concept - Ability to marry creative ideas that are timely and resonant with partner brands’ KPIs and business objectives to drive tangible value for their business and/or thought leadership and to communicate Forbes’ unique value as a leading media partner - Collaborate with other marketers and provide proposal support for larger scale strategic proposals - Create proactive materials (category decks, sell sheets, general presentations) and ideas across categories that position our team as best-in-class ideators who are on the pulse of our top clients’ needs - Identify new and innovative partnership opportunities and unique storytelling formats that help brands’ reach our influential audiences where they are The Ideal Candidate: - 5-7 years of marketing or brand strategy experience creating custom ideas and developing proposals; strong PowerPoint skills and an appreciation for design to enhance your ideas and deliverables are a must - Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal - Proven experience as a skillful multi-tasker with the aptitude to navigate proposal work for clients representing diverse industries with multiple deadlines - Ability to influence as an empathetic team player who is eager to develop strong internal and external relationships to establish trust in your creative thinking - Strong business acumen with a natural ability to anticipate needs, innovate and excel in a fast-paced sales environment that requires a solution-oriented approach with attention to detail - Executive presence and comfortability working closely with and presenting to clients and/or agency partners - Previous experience ideating cross-platform pitches that extend to custom content, digital, social, video, and events strongly preferred - An entrepreneurial spirit in line with the Forbes brand - Proposal samples that showcase your ‘best of’ proposals that highlight the strength of your writing and design The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 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! ## #LI-PM1 #LI-Remote 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. Forbes is an equal opportunity employer. [Staff and Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.forbes.com/privacy/staff_applicant/) [Notice of E-Verify Participation](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/e-verify-participation/) ## About Forbes ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Forbes is an American business magazine and digital media brand that provides journalism, rankings, and live events focused on finance, industry, investing, entrepreneurship, and success. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014) - **Headquarters**: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States - **Founded**: 1917 - **Founders**: B. C. Forbes ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Media and Publishing (business magazine, digital content, events) - **Target Customers**: B2C (readers, subscribers) and B2B (advertisers, partners, event attendees); audience includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth individuals - **Mission Statement**: “Forbes gives people the knowledge, resources, inspiration, and connections they need to achieve success.” [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) ## Products & Services - **Forbes Magazine (Print & Digital)**: Twice-quarterly business magazine covering finance, industry, investing, marketing, technology, science, politics, and law. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes) - **Forbes.com**: Digital platform featuring original journalism, a contributor network of 2,500+ freelancers, and the BrandVoice content marketing program. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes) - **Forbes Lists & Rankings**: Signature lists such as Forbes 400, Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes Global 2000, World’s Billionaires, World’s Most Powerful People, and America’s Wealthiest Celebrities. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes) - **ForbesLive**: Signature live events that convene influential communities (e.g., Power Women’s Summit, Forbes Under 30 Summit). [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) - **ForbesBLK**: Global platform spotlighting Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders; includes content and networking events. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) - **ForbesWomen**: Community and editorial platform celebrating female leaders, featuring the World’s Most Powerful Women list and the 50 Over 50 list. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) - **Forbes EQ (Equity Quotient)**: BrandVoice platform for underrepresented groups to share stories and expertise. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) - **Licensed Local Editions**: 49 editions in 81 countries, produced under license. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (Forbes attempted a SPAC merger in 2021 at a $630 million valuation but later canceled; current valuation undisclosed) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $165 million in 2021 (34% year-over-year growth, with consumer business up 83%). [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Integrated Whale Media Investments (owner); BrandVoice partners (advertisers); ForbesLive event sponsors; licensed edition partners globally. - **Growth Signals**: Monthly brand reach of 140 million people; 49 licensed editions in 81 countries; return to profitability in 2021; continued hiring for roles such as Senior Manager, Compensation, Director, ForbesLive, and Associate Video Producer. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/) [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes) ## Competitive Advantages - **Iconic Brand Trust**: Over a century of credibility in business journalism; widely recognized lists and rankings drive authority and audience engagement. - **Contributor Network & BrandVoice**: Scalable content model that attracts a vast contributor base and generates significant digital revenue (>10% from BrandVoice). - **Global Licensed Editions**: Strong international presence without heavy capital expenditure, enabling localized content and partnerships. - **Proprietary Data & Rankings**: Exclusive data sets (e.g., billionaire net worth, company valuations) create recurring high-traffic content and thought leadership. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital Transformation & Innovation**: Expanding digital revenue through BrandVoice, events, and data-driven products; embracing new technologies and platforms. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Scaling initiatives like ForbesBLK, ForbesWomen, Forbes EQ, and the HBCU Scholars program to attract diverse talent and audiences. - **Live Events & Community Building**: Growing ForbesLive to deepen connections among influential communities (billionaires, entrepreneurs, creators). - **Content Expansion**: Continual refresh of editorial lists and new verticals (e.g., Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 50 Over 50) to maintain relevance and engagement. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Forbes emphasizes Boldness, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation as core values – promoting creativity, collaboration, and ethical journalism. [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active DEI programs including the Forbes HBCU Scholars Program (paid internship for Black journalism students), ForbesBLK, and ForbesWomen networks. - **Work Flexibility**: Some roles listed on the careers page are remote eligible (e.g., “United States” as location for positions like Associate Video Producer and List Insights Manager); headquarters roles are in Jersey City, NJ. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes) - **Career Development**: Offers a Forbes Fellowship program for early-career journalists, mentorship opportunities, and clear paths for internal growth. - **Global Exposure**: Opportunity to work with a brand that reaches 140 million people monthly and partners with 49 international editions. ## Sources 1. [Forbes Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/forbes) 2. [Forbes – Who We Are](https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/) 3. [Forbes – Careers at Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/careers-at-forbes/) 4. 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