Moving Writer

2 Months ago • 1-4 Years • Editorial • $56,250 PA - $117,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Moving Writer will create guides and articles related to local businesses, specifically moving companies. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and publishing articles, pitching story ideas, utilizing Yahoo's CMS, optimizing content for search engines, and adhering to deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience covering moving and related topics. This role is either fully remote or can be based in a Yahoo office in the US. They should also understand SEO and industry trends, and be passionate about crafting engaging content that builds trust.
Must have:
  • At least one year experience covering moving subject matter
  • 2-4 years experience writing commerce-focused content
  • Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
  • Comfort working within a CMS

Job Details

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A little about us
At Yahoo, we believe everyone deserves to easily find the best local services to solve their problems, big or small. From moving to leaky faucets to dream landscaping projects, we want to be the go-to resource for people seeking reliable and trustworthy service providers, serving our loyal daily users and expanding our distribution to meet millions more users where they are. Building the best guide to the Internet (and the world) requires building the best team. That’s where you come in...

A lot about you

The Yahoo Local team seeks an experienced writer to create best-of guides and help and how-to articles related to local businesses, specifically but not limited to moving companies and related services, as well as profiles and evaluations of those services.

The ideal candidate has years of direct experience covering professional movers or the moving industry, including a proven track record of creating successful performance marketing content, pitching creative and unique story ideas, building articles in a CMS, interviewing experts, updating existing articles, and testing products and services. Experience covering other local businesses is a benefit.

You’ll need to be detail-oriented, deeply understand SEO and industry trends, and be passionate about crafting creative and engaging content that builds trust. Yahoo Local editorial team members love creating quality content and strive for perfection in doing so. This role is either fully remote or you can work at one of our Yahoo offices across the US.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Own the U.S. moving beat with passion and authority

  • Write, edit and publish a variety of well-researched and sometimes sourced local service-focused articles

  • Pitch timely, creative story ideas based on research that align with Yahoo Local’s mission

  • Utilize Yahoo’s CMS to build new articles and update content

  • Willingness and ability to build on current expertise in moving and, eventually, new local service markets

  • Stay abreast of evolving user interests 

  • Utilize SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines and improve content performance

  • Quickly learn and utilize Yahoo Local’s style and voice

  • Work on strict deadlines 

Requirements:

  • At least one year of experience covering moving and related subject matter

  • 2-4 years of experience writing commerce-focused, help and how-to and/or review content

  • Drive to be a true expert and trusted authority in the categories you cover

  • Direct experience creating commerce-type content and knowledge of the market for it

  • Exceptional copywriting and editing skills

  • Comfort working within a CMS to build and update content

  • Willingness to work unconventional schedules, including some weekends and holidays around major commerce events, such as Amazon Prime Day

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, goal-driven team environment

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills and an aptitude for attention to detail

  • Team-player mindset and willingness to pitch in on any project to help get the job done

  • Obsessed with reader experience, always looking to inform and engage our readers

  • Strong editorial judgment, knowledge of standards & style

  • Passion for learning new things and covering subjects outside of immediate comfort zone

  • Ability to create authoritative content in areas you may not be a true expert in

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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.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

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