Assistant Editor, Commerce
United States of America
Full time
job requisition id
JR0026162
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.
A Little About Us
Yahoo is a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people around the world, helping them discover what they love and need — from finance and news to shopping, sports, and more. At Yahoo News, we curate content for 35 million daily users, delivering information and inspiration across a range of verticals. Our commerce team powers Yahoo Shopping, helping readers make smarter purchase decisions through expertly curated recommendations and insights.
A Lot About You
We’re seeking a highly organized, proactive Assistant Editor to support Yahoo’s evergreen commerce content team. This role plays a critical part in helping our editors produce meaningful, test-based product reviews and evergreen buying guides that empower our readers to make informed purchasing decisions — both big and small.
The ideal candidate has strong editorial production skills, a passion for commerce content, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. You’ll work closely with editors, freelancers, and operations teams to support the entire lifecycle of tested products — from procurement and logistics to writing and publishing content.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of editorial experience looking to grow within the commerce space and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic content operation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide logistical and editorial support for Yahoo’s evergreen commerce team, with a focus on the product testing program
Assist editors with research, reporting, writing, and updating evergreen commerce content
Coordinate shipping and receiving of product samples for testing across key verticals (including but not limited to home, style, health, and gifting) on a rolling basis
Track the full lifecycle of product samples — from calling in to expense reports to donation or return — and help create and maintain systems for inventory management
Coordinate with the Commerce Updates team to proactively identify upcoming products in the pipeline and request them in advance for testing
Manage in-office test setups and assist editors with hands-on testing logistics
Build commerce articles in Yahoo’s CMS, including sourcing and optimizing images
Help manage testing documentation, including surveys, results logs, photos, and digital testing procedure libraries
Support the editorial team during high-traffic tentpole events as needed
Qualifications
1–2 years of experience in digital publishing, preferably in commerce content
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive
Strong writing skills; ability to turn in clean, concise copy
Experience working in a CMS and using tools like Airtable, Google Suite, and Excel
Solid understanding of SEO and how to optimize content for search
Familiarity with analytics and performance tools is a plus
Strong research and reporting skills; able to support editors and content initiatives across multiple categories
Interest in product testing, consumer trends, and editorial production workflows
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude — willing to pitch in wherever needed
The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!
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 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.
The compensation for this position ranges from $56,250.00 - $117,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.
