Blog Editor: Yahoo! Inc. « Hire Vine – Jobs for Thought Leaders

Sunnyvale CA

About Yahoo!

Think about impacting 1 out of every 2 people online–in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely Yahoo!. We do just that each and every day, and you could too. After all, it’s big thinkers like you who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work for over half a billion people.

We’re looking for an experienced, versatile, high-motor blog editor to hire and manage professional bloggers who curate and create original content for the largest audience on the Web. This person will set the strategy for and oversee the publication of blog content for programming on the Yahoo! network and consumption on the Web at-large.

The ideal candidate has extensive online media experience (blog experience preferred) and is adept at not only managing his or her own staff but also interfacing with other internal groups such as Yahoo! vertical properties, the Yahoo! front page team, etc. This person must have extensive knowledge of and interaction with outside entities, especially those in the blogosphere, as well as emerging trends and trendsetters in the world of new media.

We’re looking for a natural leader who isn’t afraid to get his or her hands dirty. He or she must see the big picture but also be detail-oriented. We need someone with a strong work ethic and passion for the work itself. This is a fantastic opportunity, and we need a fantastic candidate; a real difference-maker.

Responsibilities:

* Serving as the blog point of contact for editorial, product, sales, biz dev, legal and marketing/PR teams
* Providing oversight to ensure that blogs are following style, meeting standards and serving our audience
* Generating, developing and executing content ideas and strategies
* Pitching/marketing content to editorial (vertical properties plus front page) and the Web at-large
* Monitoring Yahoo! and the Web at-large for story and source material
* Fielding and attracting quality tips and inquiries from editors, PR types and outside entities
* Providing photo assistance and guidance with regard to gathering, editing and crediting
* Overseeing blog-wide changes such as updating the designs, adding new features, etc.
* Managing payroll, budget and personnel-related issues
* Scouting, recruiting, hiring and training new bloggers
* Tracking, analyzing and driving results

Requirements:

* Five-plus years experience in online media, experience in blogging specifically is a plus
* Exceptional copyediting skills and attention to detail
* Strong grammar and communication skills and command of language
* Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook and other social media
* Basic HTML and Photoshop skills, experience with blog publishing and content management systems

Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings please visit http://careers.yahoo.com.

To apply, please visit:
http://careers.yahoo.com/jdescription.php?frm=jsres&oid=24053