Senior Editor

A Little About Us

At Yahoo News, we are building the best guide to the Internet (and the world) by making it easy to discover the most useful and interesting content online. We do this by collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality content and engaging experiences to the 35 million users who come to us every day. Under a new leadership team, we are committed to revitalizing this well-recognized and reliable source of breaking news, entertainment, culture, wellness, sports and finance content and positioning it for the future. As part of an effort to make discovery delightful and become the world’s best curator, we are focused on ensuring our coverage reaches the largest audience possible.

A lot about you

The Curation team is seeking a dynamic and news-obsessed Senior Editor to join our team to lead, support and help shape the stories watched and read daily by tens of millions of Yahoo users across our desktop and mobile websites on the weekends.. The high-impact Curation team programs Yahoo’s top-notch original journalism and our broad network of best-in-class content partners across our homepage, app and site. As such, this role requires expert breaking news judgment, compelling headline craftsmanship, strong attention to detail and knowledge of journalistic standards and ethics. Communication and organization are critical to success in this role. The ideal candidate loves News, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Sports or Finance -- or all of the above -- and thrives 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.

Responsibilities:

• Program the news of the day and other content on Yahoo.com, including curation and selection, headline writing, image selection, app distribution and more as needed including video and commerce curation potentially.
• Support breaking news coverage across a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, email, app, etc.
• Support special projects associated with development and growth, including new module programming, collaborating with editorial, product and other teams.
• 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
• Manage relationships with important publishers and content partners as needed.

Desirable Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of editorial experience writing or content programming on high-traffic websites.
• This role is a Thursday-Monday schedule, working on both Saturdays and Sundays. The work schedule will help cover evening into overnight hours Eastern Time.
• Familiarity and experience with complex web content management systems, information architecture and metadata.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of professionalism over email, online meetings and in person.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency in Google Enterprise suite of tools, AP style, copy-editing.

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!