In May 2010, Yahoo! purchased Associated Content (AC) for about $100 million. AC accepted me as a freelance writer maybe two years ago. I just checked on my account and my profile is still there. I believe they accept anyone, but I could be wrong. I have yet to submit articles, but I think I may do so in the near future.
New Writing Opportunity
On March 3, Yahoo! announced the kickoff of the its new Yahoo! Contributor Network Featured Contributor program through AC. It opens up new writing opportunities in which you may be interested. You must submit an application by March 15 to receive a response by April 1. Beyond that, Yahoo! committed to respond within two weeks of application submission.
According to the program detail statement, if selected:
“… you’ll receive special recognition on your profile, prominent exposure within the Yahoo! Contributor Network, one guaranteed assignment every month, and regular assignments (including beat assignments) to write for a whole host of Yahoo! websites (and partner sites, too!)”
Other benefits are that you receive $15 per article and you get a byline.
Visit the applicant page for more information and to apply.
Specialty Writers
The new program wants writers who are inspiring, informative and entertaining and specialize in a certain field of expertise. Automotive, entertainment, finance health and lifestyle feature writers should apply, along with politics, sports, technology and travel writers.
Exceptional Benefits
One of the exceptional benefits of Yahoo! AC is that they pay daily, up-front via PayPal. There aren’t many sites that do that. Check out the Yahoo! AC Featured Contributor FAQs for more details about the program.
Anybody already a contributor for the site? Please share your experience with us.
Writing 4 Effect 
Adeline Ashley
April 6, 2011
Sherry,
Thanks for your information. I did apply for Yahoo Associated Content and got accepted and had my first article published. Check it out.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7921191/mapping_out_organic_food_stores_in.html?cat=57
writing4effect
April 6, 2011
Congratulations, Adeline on your acceptance and the publishing of your first article. Way to go, girl!
Anum tariq
September 5, 2011
Hi Sherry,
This is all absolutely great! I am a relatively new writer and the pay rates being offered at most job sites are really low,could you please post more job openings for medical writers and others like wiseGEEK.com, where a new writer could get a well paid long term writing gig? I would be very grateful,Thank You!
Writing4Effect
September 6, 2011
Hi, Anum. That’s a great idea. I’ll work on that for future job posts, for sure. Thank you so much for the visit and the comment.
Nisha
May 10, 2012
Hi, Sherry
I am Nisha, i would like to start my career in medical writing. Cud you please advise me ?
nishaumesh25@yahoo.co.in
Writing4Effect
July 21, 2012
Hello, Nisha. I just did a Google search under the term medical writer jobs and found a plethora of them on Monster.com and other sites. Do that search and I think you’ll find plenty to which to apply.