Copy Editor, Yahoo Finance

About the position

Yahoo Finance is seeking a meticulous copy editor to enhance the quality of finance news content. This role involves editing, proofreading, and ensuring the accuracy of various forms of content while maintaining the brand's voice and accessibility for readers. The copy editor will also contribute to the development of the style guide and optimize content for search engines.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit, proofread, and format finance news articles, videos, graphics, and other forms of content
• Fact check stories for accuracy
• Ensure content is optimized for search
• Develop and expand Yahoo Finance's style guide
• Wage a relentless war against jargon and language that obfuscates
• Ensure that content matches Yahoo Finance's brand voice and is accessible to readers

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent judgment when it comes to grammar, syntax, and style
• Editorial SEO experience
• Ability to learn headline writing and photo choices
• Familiarity with applying AP style or other in-house style guides
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

• B.A. preferred or equivalent job experience
• General knowledge of business and finance news

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program