Corporate Communications Specialist

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

Position Overview

With so much taking shape at Yahoo and an immense opportunity to share our story, the Yahoo Communications team is looking for a creative and energetic communications coordinator to promote the company’s brand and protect its reputation during our transformation journey. This individual will participate in projects with cross-functional teams including Corporate Development, People, Diversity & Culture, Finance, and The Paranoids, among others. 

We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of corporate communications and PR. The Coordinator reports to the Corporate Communications Director, operating in close coordination with the global communications team.  

Responsibilities of the Corporate Communications Coordinator:

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans to promote the brand story of Yahoo

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels

• Partner with the PR agency to research, update and maintain trade and business editorial, awards, and events calendars. Help prepare and submit corporate and executive awards entries.

• Help manage the company's Speaker Central platform by conducting comprehensive research of industry conferences and speaking opportunities. Help coordinate and prep executives for appearances at industry and press events. 

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments in order to anticipate potential communication opportunities or challenges

• Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, and other communications materials

• Monitor and analyze media coverage and provide reports to leadership on key performance metrics

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant communications and/or public relations experience in an agency or in-house role 

• Exceptional written communication skills with an emphasis on strong copywriting and editing

• Ability to maintain full confidentiality on sensitive topics

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized with a proven ability to meet stringent deadlines; flexibility to manage changing requirements with short turnaround time.

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels

• Flexible approach to working as part of a global team

• Someone with a sense of humor who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help build our growing function 

• Media relations experience.

• Interest in AI, finance, insurance, and/or emerging technologies is a plus.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.7