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Yahoo Launches Contributor Network In UK

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Yahoo has launched a platform for crowdsourced content in the UK called the Yahoo Contributor Network. Up and running in the United States for over a year, Yahoo Contributor Network in the UK is looking for writers on parenting, fashion, beauty, technology , movies and showbiz, among other things.

Potential writers sign up to the Yahoo! Contributor Network, and once approved by Yahoo’s editorial team, will be eligible for editorial assignments. These can attract an upfront fee as well as performance payments based on article page views.

Yahoo Contributor Network had a UK beta launch in January.

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