Senior Writer (Newsletter)
Core
Lead the daily production of the Yodel newsletter and drive US-focused news coverage for Yahoo News.
Role type
Senior US-focused journalist (newsletter lead)
Builds
Daily newsletter editions and original US news articles
Domain
Digital journalism / US news landscape
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
US news landscape expertise, newsletter production, original reporting, data-driven editorial decisions, AI tool usage, analytics interpretation, fast-paced deadline management
Preferred skills
Experience with ChatGPT or Claude, familiarity with Parsely or Google Analytics, cross-timezone collaboration
Technologies
ChatGPT, Claude, Parsely, Google Analytics
Responsibilities
Write and curate the daily Yodel newsletter for a US audience; Pitch, write, and edit US-focused articles on general news, tech, and internet culture; Monitor newsletter metrics to inform strategy; Collaborate with UK and US editors to align on priorities and tone.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC