Editor

Editor

locations

United States of America –Remote

Full time

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach hundreds of millions of people around the world, bringing them closer to what they lovefrom finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and newswith the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

Description:

As an Editor for the AOL Editorial Team you will support and help shape the stories watched and read daily by millions of AOL users. You love News, Sports, Finance or Entertainment — or all of the above — and thrive in a fast-paced setting. You know how to succeed in an ever-changing environment by adapting as priorities shift. You always lend a hand to a colleague in need — especially to help serve the audience — and bring an enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-oriented attitude to your work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Program the news of the day on AOL.com and in the AOL app, including curation of content, headline writing, video programming, push notifications and more as needed
• Support breaking news coverage and assignments across a variety of platforms including desktop and mobile
• Support special projects associated with development and growth, collaborating with editorial, product and other teams as needed
• Help execute coverage plans for tentpole events across a variety of content categories, including News, Entertainment, Sports and more
• Closely track metrics and analytics of content to stay abreast of evolving interests across our ecosystem

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of editorial experience writing or content programming on high-traffic websites
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late nights, shifts and holidays and weekends when needed; this position may include one weekend day shift a week
• Familiarity and experience with web content management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of professionalism over email and in person
• Copywriting that includes excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Proficiency in Google Enterprise, AP style, copy-editing

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $56,250.00 – $117,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible–hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles dont require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, youll be given notice to make arrangements.