Corporate Communications Coordinator at Yahoo Holdings Inc. in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

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 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 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $56,250.00 - $117,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.