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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is the world's leading financial news, data, and wealth-management platform, empowering millions of everyday investors to make informed decisions. They are seeking an Associate Social Media Manager who will oversee programming and workflow management for various social media channels while supervising a team of social media coordinators. The role requires a blend of strategic planning, hands-on content management, and a focus on utilizing AI for content generation and data analysis.ResponsibilitiesOversee the daily task assignments, publishing schedules, and quality control of content across Yahoo Finance's primary social platformsProvide direct supervision, guidance, and constructive copy/framing feedback to junior social media editorsMonitor platform performance and KPIs, utilizing data-driven insights to refine our audience acquisition and engagement strategiesPartner with editors, anchors, and video producers to optimize editorial newsroom content for native social experiencesCoordinate real-time coverage for major financial milestones, including corporate earnings releases, Fed interest rate decisions, and breaking macroeconomic newsCollaborate with business development and advertising teams to ensure sponsored social campaigns are executed flawlessly, maintaining editorial standards while hitting client goalsSkills35 years of experience managing social media platforms in a professional capacity; experience within business, financial, or hard news environments is strongly preferredPrior experience supervising direct reports or leading project teams in a creative or newsroom environmentProven track record of growing audiences and driving engagement across multiple visual platforms (specifically Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts)Strong news judgment and analytical instincts, with an understanding of what moves markets and what everyday audiences need explainedExceptional editing and packaging skills: sharp headline writing, clean platform-native captions, and rigorous attention to detailHands-on experience with social analytics dashboards (e.g., Sprout, Dash Hudson, Sprinklr, or native platform analytics) and a track record of translating metrics into execution plansAbility to work a flexible schedule aligned with financial markets, which may include occasional early mornings, late evenings, or weekend earnings coverageDemonstrated experience using approved AI-powered design, writing, or scheduling utilities to streamline manual tasks and build creative assets at scaleEmbraces an AI-forward mindset, actively testing, integrating, and championing generative AI workflows to bypass manual bottlenecks and elevate team outputStrong multimedia capabilities, including fluency in Adobe Premiere (or equivalent video editor) and Adobe Photoshop or CanvaDeep interest in retail investing, personal finance trends, and online creator communities (e.g., personal finance creators, retail investor subcultures)BenefitsIncentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissionsHealthcareA great 401kBackup childcareEducation stipendsCompany OverviewYahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.yahoo.com.Company H1B SponsorshipYahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 197 in 2023, 646 in 2022, 381 in 2021, 463 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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