Tech Writer

1 Year ago • All levels • Editorial • $72,750 PA - $151,250 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Yahoo is seeking a Senior Writer for its Tech and Engadget teams to enhance coverage of technology products and services. The role requires broad knowledge of consumer electronics, with expertise in laptops, TVs, headphones, tablets, phones, and home audio being a significant advantage. The writer will act as a reviewer for both Yahoo Tech and Engadget, catering to tech enthusiasts and a general audience. Responsibilities include writing original reviews, best lists, explainers, and contributing to shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday. The role also involves creating and documenting testing methodologies, updating content periodically, and reacting to real-time tech news.
Must have:
  • Knowledge of consumer electronics
  • Ability to write clean, researched copy
  • Experience with SEO writing and editing
  • Works well with others and accepts feedback
Good to have:
  • Expertise in laptops, TVs, headphones, tablets, phones, and home audio
  • Agility to write for different audiences
Perks:
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Healthcare
  • 401k
  • Backup childcare
  • Education stipends

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.

Yahoo Tech and Engadget are hiring a senior writer to expand our buying advice coverage of technology products and services. For this newly created position, we’re looking for someone with a broad knowledge of consumer electronics. Having specific expertise in laptops, TV, headphones, tablets, phones and home audio products would be a big positive. We're looking for an enterprising journalist who can serve as a reviewer for Yahoo Tech and Engadget, with the agility to write for both tech enthusiasts and a broad general audience. 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as one of Yahoo Tech's resident experts on laptops (Windows, Macs and Chromebooks), TVs, phones, and more, writing a mix of original reviews and best lists, as well as some explainers. 

  • Write a variety of reviews and contribute to best lists on Engadget.

  • Create, execute and document testing methodologies for these categories where necessary, ensuring that our recommendations are as detailed and authoritative as possible. 

  • Initiate periodic (weekly, biweekly, monthly) updates of the reviews and best lists, in consultation with your editor and the SEO team. 

  • Contribute to tentpole shopping events including Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

  • Be available to contribute to features, explainers and newsletters, as well as create content reacting to real-time news and events in the tech space.

Requirements:

  • A history, familiarity with and sincere interest in consumer electronics and online web services. 

  • Proven ability to produce clean, well-researched copy, and to sometimes juggle multiple deadlines.

  • Works well with others, and is receptive to feedback.

  • Experience and comfort writing and editing stories to search optimization.

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 $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/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.

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

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