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Yahoo · 3 hours ago

Junior Technical Writer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$56K/yr - $118K/yr

Yahoo is seeking a motivated Junior Technical Writer to join their Technical Writing team, which creates documentation and experiences for marketers, publishers, and developers. In this role, you'll collaborate with various teams to produce high-quality API and UI documentation, ensuring it is clear and user-focused to enhance the user experience.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality API and UI documentation for both internal and external audiences
Update and maintain help center documentation, in-app messaging (UI text, tooltips, notifications), and review learning management system materials, while also supporting newsletter content
Update and create content with a consistent style, with a strong focus on single-sourcing opportunities

Qualification

API documentationUI documentationHelp authoring toolsContent management systemsEditing skillsWriting skillsAttention to detailTeam-oriented attitudeGrowth mindset

Required

Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
Experience writing API and UI documentation, with particular emphasis on API content
Ability to quickly understand complex technologies and explain them in a clear, accessible way
Comfortable working in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
Positive, team-oriented attitude with a growth mindset and a passion for helping others succeed
Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience

Preferred

Experience documenting enterprise-level workflows
Familiarity with B2B or advertising software
Proficiency with help authoring tools and content management systems

Benefits

Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more

Company

Yahoo

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Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Sunnyvale, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.yahoo.com

H1B Sponsorship

Yahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (197)
2022 (646)
2021 (381)
2020 (463)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.8M
Key Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M

Leadership Team

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Monica Vorn Mijaleski
Chief Financial Officer
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Mike Gupta
SVP Finance / Chief Treasury Officer
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