Earlier this week, I asked Freelance Writing Jobs readers if they want to see some editing job listings on the site, and the answer was yes, yes, yes! Therefore, I’m sharing what looks like a good one. It’s a work from home position as a local Chicago editor for Yahoo!. I do think it’s a full-time position rather than freelance, but since it’s a telecommuting job, I thought many readers here at Freelance Writing Jobs might be interested. Feel free to skip it if it’s not for you.
The main job description says:
“Yahoo! is looking for an expert online editor to raise the level of our content served to the citizens of Chicago. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned editor with a passion for news, new media, and their local market. He or she will synthesize content from a number of sources and publishers into a relevant, addictive offering for residents. You should be flexible, quick-thinking, energetic, efficient, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Real-world journalistic experience managing digital news on deadline is a must.”
You can get all the details, skills requirements, and application instructions on the Yahoo! Careers site.
Good luck!
I believe this post at Yahoo has been up for quite a while (at least a month) or perhaps they’ve REPOSTED it, as I know I saw it earlier in the summer. But if it’s just been sitting there a while, I wouldn’t even bother applying with the 2K other people!
Yeah it was posted 8/6. Eh. I wouldn’t bother, personally.
On the other hand, it might not have been filled yet. There is no harm in sending an app. Coming from a corporate background, positions can get put on hold or stay open for a long time for a variety of reasons (sometimes they even get un-posted and posted again later), and you’ll never know if you don’t apply. Of course, it’s not right for everyone, but I know another Yahoo! editor who likes the gig. My theory is, if your resume is ready to go and you fit the qualifications, then you have nothing to lose by applying.