Ad Operations Specialist Intern

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
A Little About Us :
We are Yahoo. Our brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch, In The Know and Engadget help people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect. With technologies like XR, AI, and machine-learning we're transforming media for tomorrow, too. We're creators and coders, dreamers and doers creating what's next in content, advertising and technology.
The Ad Operations team is responsible for building and maintaining deep partnerships with Yahoo's highest value clients. We are looking for an Ad Operations Specialist to join the team and play a key role in supporting our sales force by managing the day-to-day processes involved in launching, maintaining and optimizing advertising campaigns.
A Lot About You :
What's an Ad Operations Specialist? We're glad you asked! An Ad Operations Specialist (AOS) is someone who is responsible for the creation of digital ad campaigns, campaign management, and evaluation. It's a big job, but thankfully it's not done alone. The AOS team works closely with Yahoo's sales reps, account managers, strategist teams, and clients to ensure successful ad campaigns from beginning to end. The AOS team is a unique breed - they are self-starters who excel in a fast-paced work environment, but function just as well on teams. They are comfortable with evolving job requirements and are quick to learn. In an industry as dynamic as digital advertising, an AOS understands current trends and how those trends apply to the task at hand. They're comfortable managing high-dollar campaigns for prestigious clients, and they're not afraid to voice their expertise when it comes to improving campaign performance. Essentially, you will be driving and protecting revenue across all Yahoo ad platforms through proactive campaign monitoring and quality campaign execution. Sound like something you would be interested in? Here is what your day might look like:
Your Day:

• Provide Native, Display, Connected TV, and Digital Out of Home ad support to your account teams and advertisers, which include: Account Directors, Account Managers, and Account Strategists
• Coordinate campaign setup and billing with other internal entities, like: Yahoo Creative Studios, Legal, Billing, Order Quality Assurance, and Financial Operations
• Manage the creative/ad builds across all platforms
• Monitor the health of your clients' campaigns, and work with your account teams to improve campaign performance
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for operations-related issues
• Partner with the billing and collections teams to resolve billing related issues
• Delegate tasks to internal operations teams and see work through to completion
• Support Ad Operations teammates in day-to-day tasks and special ad hoc projects
• Learn and grow in the dynamic industry of digital advertising

You Must Have:

• Extreme attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and desire to exceed client expectations
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
• Manage multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritize across short term and long term goals
• Strong analytical skills and entrepreneurial attitude
• Ability to work in a team and on your own
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills including knowledge of Google Docs and macOS
• Currently pursuing BS/BA from an accredited university

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.
US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
The compensation for this position ranges from $45,760.00 - $135,200.00/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.
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