Features & Projects Editor

7+ years of experience working in storytelling, with a strong background in journalism, reporting, and editing
Proven writing and editing skills — clear, accurate, accessible, and tuned to audience engagement
Strong editorial judgment, project management ability, and attention to detail from ideation through delivery
Demonstrated success managing people and cross-functional collaborations — including with product, design, and sales
The ability to translate both qualitative and quantitative data into actionable editorial decisions
Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
A passion for storytelling and a willingness to take risks, experiment, and build new formats from scratch

Pitch and lead editorial ‘big swings’ that push creative boundaries and elevate the Yahoo News brand
Manage projects from concept through execution — ensuring timelines, quality, and editorial impact are met
Create repeatable, recognizable IP that can thrive across core Yahoo’s platforms — site, newsletters, social, video — and beyond
Identify and nurture fresh editorial voices — both internally and externally — to expand our storytelling scope
Work cross-functionally with social, visuals, video, and curation to craft ambitious, multi-platform packages
Use data and audience insights to inform editorial strategy and identify content white space in the market
Partner with the sales team to align on priorities and incorporate sponsorship opportunities where appropriate
Oversee a small, creative team and help guide experimentation with new formats, from long-form writing to visual explainers — the sky’s the limit

No preferred qualifications provided.