Yahoo is looking for a writer with the following responsibilities:
- Report and write news-driven pieces, trend stories, and features related to personal finance with an emphasis on real estate, housing, and mortgages
- Serve as Yahoo Finance’s real estate and housing on-air expert for Yahoo Finance Live as well as other outside media outlets.
- Find and interview experts who can speak to real estate/housing trends, news, and policies that pertain to people’s personal finances, and provide best practices and advice.
- Pitch and write at least 3-5 new articles ideas every week based on news, trends, research analysis, and surveys.
- Pitch possible video, podcast, Tik Tok, and Clubhouse ideas on a regular basis and help with creation by script-writing, hosting, and/or fact-checking content.
- Learn to use the Flourish program to create one-of-a-kind graphics to complement articles.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience as a reporter/writer at a reputable online media publication with a background in personal finance, real estate, or business preferred.
- Previous on-air experience is a plus.
- Impeccable news judgement and a hunter mentality to identify high-profile and high-utility stories.
- Track record of success in a fast-paced newsroom and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
- Strong understanding of and experience in using digital news sources like social media.
- Comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices.
- Able to work under deadline pressure.
- BA required.
