A little about us
Yahoo is a global media and tech powerhouse dedicated to connecting people to their passions. With nearly 900 million users worldwide, we provide a range of services from news and finance to shopping and gaming. Our mission at Yahoo News is to be a guide through the digital wilderness and help users achieve their goals, both big and small. Right now at this important moment in Yahoo’s history, the Originals team (on which you’d sit) is making sure Yahoo News remains an indispensable part of readers’ lives while also working to connect with new audiences and position the brand for the future. Building the best guide to the Internet (and the world) requires building the best team. And so…
A lot about you
Yahoo News is hiring a Senior Editor to help conceptualize and manage cross-functional projects, elevate exciting voices, develop and experiment with new storytelling formats utilizing various types of journalism (reporting, data, visual, video, social—the sky’s the limit). Think of this job as the lead of an editorial incubator. First and foremost, you’ll have experience editing text. But a varied background is ideal, whether that’s having worked on planning conferences, launching podcasts, scripting a video series or putting together a magazine spread. This role spans Yahoo News’s editorial verticals — including entertainment, lifestyle, current events and more — so you’ll be beat agnostic. One day you may be ideating how to uniquely cover summer blockbusters and the next figuring out how to put a face on how tariffs will impact small businesses. With a writer you’ll manage, your small-but-mighty team will be asked to take risks, try new things, ignore the playbook and what’s been done before to help Yahoo build IP, create memorable experiences and grow and attract new audiences.
Your day at Yahoo:
Pitch and lead editorial “big swings” that push creative boundaries and elevate the Yahoo News brand
Manage projects from concept through execution — ensuring timelines, quality, and editorial impact are met
Create repeatable, recognizable IP that can thrive across core Yahoo’s platforms — site, newsletters, social, video — and beyond
Identify and nurture fresh editorial voices — both internally and externally — to expand our storytelling scope
Work cross-functionally with social, visuals, video, and curation to craft ambitious, multi-platform packages
Use data and audience insights to inform editorial strategy and identify content white space in the market
Partner with the sales team to align on priorities and incorporate sponsorship opportunities where appropriate
Oversee a small, creative team and help guide experimentation with new formats, from long-form writing to visual explainers — the sky’s the limit
What we’re looking for:
7+ years of experience working in storytelling, with a strong background in journalism, reporting, and editing
Proven writing and editing skills — clear, accurate, accessible, and tuned to audience engagement
A keen eye for spotting unique angles, emerging trends, and compelling voices
Experience leading the development of multimedia content packages
Strong editorial judgment, project management ability, and attention to detail from ideation through delivery
Demonstrated success managing people and cross-functional collaborations — including with product, design, and sales
The ability to translate both qualitative and quantitative data into actionable editorial decisions
Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
A passion for storytelling and a willingness to take risks, experiment, and build new formats from scratch
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 $110,625.00 - $230,625.00/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.