• Job Description

  Req#: JR0023640
  Yahoo Sports connects fans to the sports and fantasy games they love most, providing personalized quality content and superior fan experiences every day.

  Yahoo Sports is seeking an experienced and creative Head of Video & Audio to build and scale its content production, reporting directly to the Head of Content. In this role, you will oversee all facets of content production including video, audio, and other multi-media. You will create and execute a comprehensive strategy to streamline production processes, increase consumption, and drive revenue on first and third-party platforms. We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of building and leading successful, multi-faceted, and creative content organizations. This leadership position requires a strategic and hands-on individual with a proven track record in media production, strong technical expertise, and a keen understanding of industry trends. The successful candidate will lead a talented team of professionals to produce outstanding video and audio content that aligns with the company's goals and values.

  About the Role:

  As the Head of Video & Audio, you are expected to:

  • Create and execute a strategy to increase reach, consumption, and revenue across first-party and third-party platforms

  • Build, scale, and manage a video production and editing team across all formats including live, VOD, long-form, short-form, and more

  • Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of videographers, audio engineers, editors, and other production professionals

  • Manage and expand Yahoo’s audio and podcasting team and associated strategy

  • Devise and execute “foundational” and breakthrough video franchises

  • Create and manage best-in-class content production processes and systems to create content efficiently both on time and within budget

  • Stay informed about the latest advancements in video and audio production technologies

  • Collaborate with social media team to build engaging “social-first” content to drive consumption and growth across all platforms

  • Manage all aspects on-location content capture and associated video library

  • Collaborate with revenue strategy team to create and cultivate sponsorable content franchises

  • Develop and manage budgets for video and audio projects, optimizing resources to achieve maximum efficiency.

  • Create measurable content goals and drive accountability and efficiency

  About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Media Production, Communications, or related field

  • 10+ years experience scaling and leading best-in-class content organizations (sports and entertainment preferred)

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a content organization

  • Strong knowledge of all aspects of content production and publishing across video, audio, social media, and more

  • Strategic thinker and leader capable of devising and executing a content strategy that measurably supports company priorities

  • Terrific teammate with positive attitude, solution-oriented mindset and ability to effectively communicate across an organization

  • Strong understanding of video and audio production techniques, equipment, and software.

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.

  • Ability to think strategically and contribute innovative ideas to enhance content quality.

  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 $150,015.00 - $326,390.00/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.

• About the company

  Yahoo! is an American web services provider. It is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California and operated by the namesake company Yahoo Inc.,

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