Junior Technical Writer

About the Role

Our Technical Writing team creates the documentation and experiences that help marketers, publishers, and developers connect with their audiences, achieve better results, and grow through data-driven insights. The team is responsible for producing high-quality content across interactive experiences, help centers, system-generated communications, and API documentation.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Technical Writer who has experience in crafting clear, concise and user-focused UI and API technical documentation that drives product adoption and enhances the user experience. In this role, you’ll contribute to nearly every stage of the product development process - writing and editing content that empowers users to reach their goals. You’ll collaborate closely with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and Sales teams to deliver engaging, well-structured documentation and learning materials.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality API and UI documentation for both internal and external audiences.
• Update and maintain help center documentation, in-app messaging (UI text, tooltips, notifications), and review learning management system materials, while also supporting newsletter content.
• Update and create content with a consistent style, with a strong focus on single-sourcing opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience writing API and UI documentation, with particular emphasis on API content.
• Ability to quickly understand complex technologies and explain them in a clear, accessible way.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a growth mindset and a passion for helping others succeed.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience documenting enterprise-level workflows.
• Familiarity with B2B or advertising software.
• Proficiency with help authoring tools and content management systems.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. 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 +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

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. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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About Us

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