• Job Description

  Req#: JR0024280
  Yahoo Sports is one of the internet’s leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality coverage from around the web to inform and entertain fans. We're an original fantasy sports pioneer, with a legacy of innovation that helps us continue to be a fantasy leader. And as one of the most-visited sports platforms on the internet, we're one of the best places for brands to reach fans.

  Yahoo Sports’ On-Camera Host will be the face of every kind of video content the company makes: instant reactions to breaking news, various on-site interview and content opportunities, podcasts, live studio shows, and more. The host will have a deep knowledge of sports across the spectrum and – just as importantly – a fluency in online culture that will resonate with digital audiences. They will work proactively with producers to develop content ideas, take and apply direction with grace, and present stories and guide conversations with confidence, charm, and good humor.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as video host or commentator as directed by production team

  • Represent Yahoo Sports well with sports knowledge, confidence, and authenticity

  • Understand social media platforms and promote Yahoo Sports content in alignment with best practices respective to each platform

  • Seamlessly execute on-air sales obligations

  • Maintain a professional and enthusiastic on-camera presence

  • Bring ideas to production meetings; work with producers as an active participant in video content

  • Implement direction and feedback to grow in the role

  • Write and execute scripts as needed

  • Effectively communicate needs and preferences to production team and teammates

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3+ years of experience in a host/commentator role in a horizontal video production

  • Exceptional on-camera presence; host must be at ease and poised when appearing on camera

  • Excellent presentation skills

  • Flexible, with quick processing: Host needs to smoothly react in the managed chaos of a live environment

  • Strong social media following

  • Self-awareness and strong communication skills

  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 $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/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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