ForbesBooks Ghostwriter (Freelance)

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Founded in 2005, Advantage | The Authority Company helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders around the globe build their impact and grow their business through authority publishing, authority media, and thought leadership consulting services.


Advantage’s Authority Publishing group is one of the most respected independent non-fiction book publishers globally. Consisting of marquee brands Forbes® Books, SXSW® Books, Entrepreneur® Books, and Advantage® Books, Advantage’s Authority Publishing group exclusively publishes CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are best in business. What began in the spare bedroom of Founder Adam Witty’s home now supports and publishes over 2,500+ authorities in 44 U.S. states and 17 countries.


Beyond publishing, Advantage’s Authority Media group offers a suite of done-for-you services to help clients build and maintain their authority, including public relations, digital media strategies, serialized content, podcast production, and more. We are committed to helping entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders share their perspective and tell their stories to extend their audience reach and establish themselves as the go-to source for leadership in their fields. Recognized as “the authority on authority,” our mission is to help clients become thought leaders and drive business growth.


Advantage’s compelling vision, comprehensive strategy, and relentless focus on implementation are dedicated to serving CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders. With a strong emphasis on fostering growth and authority for its clients, the company creates an environment where innovation and impact thrive. If you’re excited to be part of a winning team, Advantage offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the success of influential leaders and businesses.


The mission of the Ghostwriter is to take a client participating in our ghostwriting program from a book plan to a final draft of a manuscript ready for copyediting. The Ghostwriter will achieve this goal by proactively engaging with our clients, writing and editing the editorial through our ghostwriting process.

Expected Outcomes

  • Ensure the successful completion of ghostwriting projects. You will organize, plan, and manage the execution of the ghostwriting process. This requires excellent communication skills and an ability to manage changes in timing and scope.
  • Manage the overall word count of the manuscript
  • Ensure all phases of the ghostwriting project are completed on time, within budge,t and with high client satisfaction
  • Delivery editorial excellence
  • Exude world-class customer service from start to finish as a freelance ghostwriter representing Advantage | ForbesBooks

Competencies

  • Attention to Detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
  • Creativity and Innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
  • Excellent Communication Skills. Highly skilled at advising, coaching, and strategizing on the phone and in-person with business professional clients.
  • Flexibility/Adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset. Flexible attitude to test new approaches and adjust activities in order to solve unique client challenges.
  • Responsible. Meets all deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

  • Minimum of three years of book ghostwriting experience
  • Exceptional writing, editing, grammar, spelling, and communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • High level of competency in Microsoft Word and Track Changes
  • Ability to work effectively with a highly creative and senior-level clientele

A minimum of three diverse examples of your ghostwriting work will need to be submitted if your application is moved forward in our process. Examples must be a minimum of 1,000 words each. Submitted materials will only be used for qualification and review purposes.

Position is freelance and can be conducted remotely. Position reports to the Ghostwriting Manager. Advantage|ForbesBooks is an entrepreneurial, high growth company with opportunity for advancement and upward mobility. We highly value and respect our Team Members and ghostwriting partners.

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