About the job

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

Summary:

Engadget is expanding its commerce team! These writers will report to the Commerce Editor and work on a mix of articles that includes deal posts, gift guides, and “best of” lists. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves electronics, gadgets, and games – and equally enjoys the sport and strategy of shopping.

Responsibilities:

• Write a variety of product-driven stories, including deals posts, pre-order guides, buying guides, roundups, first-person product reviews, gift guide copy, and how-tos.
• Help optimize stories on the site with templates, affiliate links, buy buttons, and more
• Join the Commerce Editor in brainstorming and executing on story ideas.
• Help us update existing evergreen buying guides, both by writing new copy as needed and making SEO optimizations.
• Opportunities to contribute to our @EngadgetDeals Twitter account.
• Collaborate with a broad swath of the Engadget staff, including the commerce, editorial, audience development, and social teams.

Requirements:

• At least two years of professional writing experience, preferably with a focus on consumer technology. Your copy is sparkling, conversational, and easy to edit.
• You understand and are curious about the world of consumer tech – everything from gadgets to apps to streaming services.
• The ideal candidate has a love of shopping -- and a knack for it. You take pride in your ability to research a purchase and find the best deal.
• A canny understanding of Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and how a media organization might use each platform to promote its commerce content.
• Works well with others.
• A demonstrated ability to juggle multiple assignments.
• A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified and adjusts processes accordingly.
• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding and constantly evolving organization.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus.
• Occasional holiday and weekend work required. (But we will gladly arrange comp days!)

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 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 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

If hired for this position in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $56,625.00 - $94,375.00. The compensation may vary depending on your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include additional incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, plus equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, retirement, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act.

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