Junior Technical Writer @ Yahoo
placeHybrid
attach_money $117,500
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 13 hours ago
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Email Hiring Manager
******* @yahoo.com
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Job Details
About The Role
At Yahoo, the Technical Writing team creates documentation and experiences that help marketers, publishers, and developers connect with their audiences and achieve better results through data-driven insights. As a Junior Technical Writer, you will craft clear, concise, and user-focused API and UI documentation that drives product adoption and enhances the user experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts.
- Create high-quality API and UI documentation for various audiences.
- Update help center content, in-app messaging, and learning materials.
- Maintain a consistent style focused on single-sourcing opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience in producing API and UI documentation.
- Ability to simplify complex technologies for end users.
- Team-oriented approach and positive growth mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience with enterprise-level workflows documentation.
- Familiarity with B2B or advertising software.
- Proficiency with help authoring tools and content management systems.
Additional Information
This role adheres to Yahoo policies, ensuring safe, inclusive, and effective work practices while safeguarding business operations and brand integrity. Yahoo offers flexible hybrid work options with occasional in-person events. Internal applicants should apply via the internal career site.
Key skills/competency
- Technical Writing
- API Documentation
- UI Documentation
- Editing
- Collaboration
- Content Management
- Help Center
- Cross-functional
- Detail-oriented
- Enterprise Documentation
How to Get Hired at Yahoo
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it with relevant technical writing experience.
- Highlight API expertise: Emphasize API documentation skills.
- Show cross-functional work: Detail your teamwork with designers and engineers.
- Prepare work samples: Include clear, concise writing examples.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review API documentation fundamentals.
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Practice editing and style guidelines.
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Familiarize with help authoring tools.
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Study UI text and notification standards.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you handled tight deadlines.
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Explain how you adapt to cross-functional feedback.
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Share an instance of clear technical communication.
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Discuss managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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