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About the job
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 Lot About You:
The Ad Marketplace Partnerships (AMP) team are the advertising supply and data experts on our industry leading advertising platform. We work with publisher technology platforms to deliver a best in class experience and return on investment for our advertisers. As an Intern, you’ll be partnering closely with AMP to organize data and insights, and balance partner needs with company initiatives around online advertising and technology.
Our team at Yahoo is seeking an ambitious, team-oriented summer intern to assist and lead key projects to help grow our ad business and develop professional skills. Ample training will be provided as lots of systems are unique to Yahoo.
Your Day / Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support to the AMP team
- Input and simplify data using Excel or Google Sheets to manage discrepancy tracking
- Work closely with analysts, advertisers, and business development teams to create an actionable strategy for clients to help improve business goals
- Analyze reports on a daily basis, proactively reviewing performance metrics to balance profitability and exceed revenue objectives
- Communicate internally and externally with partners via various tools (Slack, email, video call, etc) using online advertising language and concepts
- Read and comprehend technical specs and documentation
- Assist with ad hoc projects and requests (i.e. work with clients who are transitioning among our different technologies and draft FAQs to be shared among the team)
- Achieve results with minimal supervision while effectively working as part of a team
Desired Characteristics:
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical, thoughtful and intelligent
- Results driven
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to deal with constant change
- Curious and passionate about advertising technology
Qualifications:
- Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- Moderate to advanced Excel and skills to help perform basic inventory analysis
- High degree of comfort with Google Workspace (calendar, sheets, mail, slides, drive, etc)
- Quick learner on new software and user interfaces
- Ability to maintain own work-flow and meet deadlines
- Capable of juggling, prioritizing and resolving several high impact issues at once
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written
- Proven to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Creative problem solving abilities
- Proven proactive and innovative thinking skills
- Demonstrate ability to develop relationships through exceptional service and face to face interaction
You will love this job if you:
- Enjoy a fast paced environment
- Enjoy working in a team atmosphere
- Are self-motivated, able to learn from mistakes and like new challenges
- Are interested in learning more about online advertising
- Are interested in data analysis and new technologies
- Love to learn, innovate and creatively problem solve
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.
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