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`edit_job_posting`

Change one of your job postings.

This action can change or spend something, and when it does it happens right away. Read “Good to know” first.

What you give it

Input	What it is	Where to get it
`jobId` needed	A job id. The job posting id (from list_job_postings).	Run `list_job_postings` and use `jobPostings[].id` from its answer. 7 more places to get it `list_hiring_projects` → `projects[].jobPosting.id` `get_hiring_project` → `jobPosting.id` `get_job_posting` → `id` `create_job_posting` → `jobId` `publish_job_posting` → `jobId` `solve_job_posting_checkpoint` → `jobId` `edit_job_posting` → `jobId`
`jobTitle` optional	A group of fields. What goes inside `id` (optional): a search filter id. LinkedIn's id for the job title (lookup_search_ids type JOB_TITLE). run `lookup_search_ids` with type `JOB_TITLE`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer. `text` (optional): text. The job title as free text, when LinkedIn has no id for it.	You write it.
`company` optional	A group of fields. What goes inside `id` (optional): a search filter id. LinkedIn's id for the company (lookup_search_ids type COMPANY). run `lookup_search_ids` with type `COMPANY`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer. `text` (optional): text. The company as free text, when LinkedIn has no id for it.	You write it.
`workplace` optional	One of: ON_SITE, HYBRID, REMOTE.	You write it.
`location` optional	A search filter id. LinkedIn's id for the place (lookup_search_ids type LOCATION).	run `lookup_search_ids` with type `LOCATION`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer.
`description` optional	Text, up to 25000 characters. The job description. HTML tags may be used to structure it.	You write it.
`employmentStatus` optional	One of: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME, CONTRACT, TEMPORARY, OTHER, VOLUNTEER, INTERNSHIP.	You write it.
`autoRejectionTemplate` optional	Text. Message sent automatically to applicants who do not pass the screening questions.	You write it.
`screeningQuestions` optional	A list (a group of fields). Questions applicants must answer. What goes inside `question` (needed): text. `answerType` (needed): text. The kind of answer, e.g. numeric or multiple_choices. `position` (optional): a number. `mustMatch` (optional): true or false. `minExpectation` (optional): a number. `maxExpectation` (optional): a number. `choices` (optional): a list (text). `expectedChoices` (optional): a list (text).	You write it.
`applyMethod` optional	A group of fields. How people apply: on LinkedIn (applications are emailed to notificationEmail) or on an external site. What goes inside `type` (needed): exactly: linkedin. `notificationEmail` (needed): an email address. `url` (needed): a link.	You write it.
`recruiter` optional	A group of fields. Recruiter job postings only. To create one LinkedIn requires project, functions, industries, seniority and applyMethod. What goes inside `project` (optional): a group of fields. create: the hiring project — { id } of an existing one or { name } for a new one. `projectId` (optional): text. edit: the hiring project the posting belongs to. `functions` (optional): a search filter id. Job function ids (lookup_search_ids type JOB_FUNCTION). run `lookup_search_ids` with type `JOB_FUNCTION`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer. `industries` (optional): a search filter id. Industry ids (lookup_search_ids type INDUSTRY). run `lookup_search_ids` with type `INDUSTRY`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer. `skills` (optional): a search filter id. Skill ids (lookup_search_ids type SKILL). run `lookup_search_ids` with type `SKILL`, and use `matches[].id` from its answer. `seniority` (optional): one of: INTERNSHIP, ENTRY_LEVEL, ASSOCIATE, MID_SENIOR_LEVEL, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE, NOT_APPLICABLE. `includePosterInfo` (optional): true or false. `trackingPixelUrl` (optional): a link. `companyJobId` (optional): text. `applyMethod` (optional): a group of fields. `salary` (optional): a group of fields. `additionalCompensation` (optional): a group of fields. `autoArchiveApplicants` (optional): a group of fields. `sendRejectionNotification` (optional): true or false.	You write it.
`connectionId` optional	A connection id. Which of your LinkedIn accounts to act from (its id from list_linkedin_accounts). Omit to use your first live one.	Run `list_linkedin_accounts` and use `accounts[].id` from its answer. 15 more places to get it `get_my_profile` → `accounts[].connectionId` `list_connections` → `connections[].connectionId` `list_connections` → `summary.accounts[].connectionId` `list_sent_invitations` → `pendingInvitations[].connectionId` `preview_withdraw_invitations` → `breakdown[].linkedinConnectionId` `list_conversations` → `inbox[].linkedinConnectionId` `list_inmail` → `inmail[].connectionId` `get_inmail_credits` → `accounts[].connectionId` `list_sales_navigator_contracts` → `accounts[].connectionId` `who_is_waiting_on_me` → `waitingOnYou[].connectionId` `who_went_cold` → `coldConversations[].connectionId` `connections_never_messaged` → `summary.accounts[].connectionId` `get_usage` → `connectionId` `get_conversation` → `connectionId` `get_inmail_conversation` → `connectionId`

Call it

curl -X POST https://api.heyreagent.com/v1/actions/edit_job_posting \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" \
  -H "content-type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jobId":"PASTE_JOB_ID_HERE","description":"What the job is about."}'

The same call in JavaScript

const response = await fetch("https://api.heyreagent.com/v1/actions/edit_job_posting", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_KEY",
    "content-type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "jobId": "PASTE_JOB_ID_HERE",
    "description": "What the job is about."
  }),
});
const answer = await response.json();
console.log(answer);

The same call in Python

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.heyreagent.com/v1/actions/edit_job_posting",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_KEY"},
    json={
        "jobId": "PASTE_JOB_ID_HERE",
        "description": "What the job is about.",
    },
)
print(response.json())

The same call in n8n

Add an HTTP Request node and fill it in like this:

Method	`POST`
URL	`https://api.heyreagent.com/v1/actions/edit_job_posting`
Send Headers	On. Name `Authorization`, Value `Bearer YOUR_KEY`
Send Body	On. Body Content Type `JSON`, Specify Body `Using JSON`, then paste the body below

{
  "jobId": "PASTE_JOB_ID_HERE",
  "description": "What the job is about."
}

Put your own key where it says YOUR_KEY. Put your own value where it says PASTE_…_HERE: the table above says where each one comes from. New here? Start with your first call.

What you get back

When it worked, the answer is { "ok": true, "result": { … } }. Inside result:

`edited`
`jobId`	A job id. Other actions take it.
`from`	the account it ran on
`usedToday`	number
`dailyLimit`	number

A field that does not apply to an answer is left out, or is null.

When it did not work, the answer is { "ok": false, "error": "…", "message": "…" }. What each error means.

In Claude or ChatGPT

Once connected, ask in your own words. The assistant sees this action as a tool with the same name, edit_job_posting, and the same inputs.