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Yahoo UK, Travel Reporter

Employer
Yahoo!
Location
London
Salary
£DoE
Closing date
15 Sep 2019

Job Details

Yahoo Lifestyle UK is looking for an energetic and experienced travel reporter to join our growing London team.

The ideal writer will have worked in a busy newsroom and be able to cover a broad range of content, from insider guides and destinations to flight deals and breaking travel news.

They will be vital in helping to shape Yahoo Lifestyle UK’s written, video and e-commerce strategy, while producing accurate and engaging copy.

Yahoo’s content is consumed by millions of people - and often syndicated by our global markets - making this a great opportunity for your work to be seen by a huge audience.

This position is a 12-month contract and will include occasional weekend/evening hours.

You will:

 

  • pitch a daily list of original ideas and produce copy commissioned by the Lifestyle editor to a high standard
  • use your travel industry connections to break stories on Yahoo UK
  • have experience interviewing, sourcing stories and writing for digital publications with a sound understanding of media law
  • use existing data to inform editorial-decision making 
  • have a strong understanding of SEO 
  • work with the video and sales teams, when required, to create engaging and commercially friendly content 
  • boast excellent communication skills and a track record of working collaboratively 
  • be NCTJ qualified (though a degree, or higher, which is journalism-related will also be considered)
  • be able to work flexible hours when required in order to meet the demands of a digital newsroom


Apply by completing the application form below. 

Company

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions.

We reach nearly 900 million people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day.

For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

To learn more, please visit  yahooinc.com.

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