Senior Commerce Content Project Manager 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.

Summary

Yahoo is seeking an enthusiastic Content Operations Project Manager. They will work closely with editorial, programming, product, SEO, growth and data teams with the joint goal of creating world class commerce content and growing its audience.

The Content Operations Project Manager will focus on timely event based content opportunities such as deals, sale holidays (think Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday) as well as how to watch live events.

In this role they will develop strategies and playbooks to grow our audience and then drive their execution.
Responsibilities

Develop and drive execution of strategies and playbooks for timely commerce events content such as Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. This includes:

• Developing an understanding of user motivation / behavior, then use it to come up with growth ideas


• Creating actionable plans working with editorial, product, programming, growth and data teams


• Driving execution of the above plans through project management, data and influence


• Leading multi disciplinary progress meetings


• Monitoring performance dashboards, reviewing data and providing actionable insights


• Documenting processes, leading brain storming and post-mortem sessions

• Bachelor's degree


• 2 - 5 yrs working with a media publisher or online publication supporting editorial production; this includes creating content plans, understanding the full content lifecycle, and experience with CMS


• 2 - 5 yrs experience with commerce content


• 2 - 5 yrs involved with commerce shopping events such as Black Friday / Amazon Prime Day


• 2 - 5 yrs project management or similar experience


• Experience with SEO content tools (GA, GSC, Semrush, Ahrefs, etc.), content management systems (WordPress, etc.), management tools (Airtable (great), Asana, etc.) and data handling tools (Looker, Tableau, SQL, etc.)


• Takes ownership of projects and tasks


• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams as well as communicate effectively across teams


• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure reporting is correct and presentations convey the necessary points with accuracy


• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of processes and content


• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment


• Mindset that blends data-based research with creativity

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.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don't require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You'll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/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. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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