Commerce Editor, Health

Yahoo Holdings Inc.; Champaign (IL); Remote; USD 72,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks an experienced health writer and editor to create engaging content in the health sector. This role involves producing product reviews, comparison articles, and awareness pieces on various health topics. The ideal candidate will have medical credentials and a strong background in health writing and editing, with a keen understanding of SEO practices. You will work collaboratively with freelancers and ensure content meets high editorial standards. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and creativity in a fully remote or hybrid work environment, contributing to meaningful health discussions.

Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Education Stipends

Flexible Work Options

Occasional In-Person Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of health content writing experience.
• 2+ years of editing health content.
• Strong understanding of SEO and health topics.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, and produce well-researched health articles.
• Update top-performing health content for quality.
• Assign and edit freelance health content.

Skills

Health Writing

Editing

SEO

Copywriting

CMS Platforms

Analytical Skills

Education

Medical Credentials (Doctor, Nurse, etc.)

Job description

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 reaches nearly 900 million people worldwide, connecting them with content they love—from finance and sports to shopping, gaming, and news—through trusted products, content, and technology. At Yahoo News, we focus on making discovery delightful and becoming the world's best curator for our 35 million daily users, expanding our distribution to meet more users where they are. Building the best Internet guide requires building the best team.

A Lot About You

We are seeking an experienced health writer and editor with medical credentials (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, or similar) to produce content in the physical health/conditions commerce space. Responsibilities include pitching and writing product reviews, comparison articles, best lists, and news or study-focused awareness pieces on topics like men's/women's health, pain management, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, vision, hearing, dental health, medical devices, and seasonal illnesses.

You will collaborate with freelancers to assign and edit stories within specific health categories. The ideal candidate will have proven health writing and editing experience, a strong understanding of SEO, and a passion for creating trustworthy, engaging content. You will also update existing content to meet current editorial standards, identify and utilize expert sources, source products, perform product testing, and write across a broad range of health topics. Attention to detail and adherence to health-specific vetting processes are essential.

This position is fully remote or can be based at any Yahoo office in the US.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, and produce well-researched health articles promptly
• Update top-performing health content to ensure currency and quality
• Contribute to content for major health events and news
• Assign and edit freelance health content
• Create balanced, user-respecting editorial experiences
• Optimize content using SEO best practices
• Follow Yahoo's style and voice guidelines
• Manage product sourcing and testing for health content

Minimum Requirements

• Medical credentials (nursing, medicine, pharmacy, etc.)
• 5+ years of health content writing experience
• 2+ years of editing health content
• 2+ years of commerce content experience
• Based in the United States
• Strong copywriting, editing, and editorial judgment skills
• Experience working with CMS platforms
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and improve
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Team-oriented and proactive attitude
• Passion for health trends, products, and science

Additional responsibilities include adhering to Yahoo policies, exercising sound judgment, working inclusively, safeguarding brand integrity, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Yahoo offers flexible hybrid work options, with occasional in-person events. The salary range is $72,750 to $151,250 annually, depending on experience and location, with additional benefits including healthcare, 401k, education stipends, and more. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination. For accessibility accommodations, please contact us via the provided form or phone number.