Yahoo · 5 hours ago
Tech News Writer, Yahoo Tech
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $151K/yrYahoo is a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, and they are seeking a Tech News Writer to expand their coverage of technology news and analysis. The role involves writing original content, commissioning freelancers, and contributing to the overall news output of Yahoo Tech and Engadget.
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Responsibilities
Write several news and feature stories focusing on the biggest events and trends in the tech space each week with a general-interest angle
Write multiple tech news summaries each week that can double as a newsletter
Work with the SEO team to identify and write fast-turnaround news stories designed to maximize news box traffic
Commission, assign and edit freelancers to help with the above tasks, as well as longer-lead explainers and how-to stories
Initiate periodic (weekly, biweekly, monthly) updates of evergreen explainers to maintain organic and news box search traffic
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to produce clean, well-researched copy, and to sometimes juggle multiple deadlines
Experience covering consumer technology and news in the AI space
Ability to identify, on-board and edit trusted freelancers
Works well with others, and is receptive to feedback
Experience and comfort writing and editing stories to search optimization
Benefits
Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
Monica Vorn Mijaleski
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Gupta
SVP Finance / Chief Treasury Officer
Recent News
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