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About the role
The Director of Brand Strategy for Yahoo Sports is someone who enjoys the product as much as they enjoy the business of selling it. They will lead and inspire a high-performing team responsible for developing innovative, client-focused advertising solutions for Yahoo Sports' direct ad sales business.
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales strategy, brand strategy, account management, or related roles, with at least 6 years leading teams in the sports category or at an endemic sports company or agency
- Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing teams, achieving ambitious revenue targets, and building long-term strategic client relationships
- Working knowledge of the sports media landscape — rights and live events, fantasy, sportsbook and DFS, and endemic categories such as QSR, auto, beer, and telco — including how seasonality shapes planning and pacing
- Deep understanding of digital advertising trends, content marketing, and monetization strategies across platforms
- Strong executive presence and experience developing and presenting C-Level narratives that drive decision-making
- Strategic Vision: Ability to align big-picture strategies with actionable plans that deliver measurable results
More about this role
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.
Yahoo Sports is one of the world's leading sports destinations and the original pioneer of fantasy sports, connecting tens of millions of fans to the games, players, and moments they care about most. Yahoo Sports delivers real-time scores, breaking news, highlights, and expert analysis across desktop, mobile, and streaming platforms, powering millions of fantasy leagues every season across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football, and college basketball.
With original editorial voices, award-winning programming, daily fantasy and sports betting experiences, personalized alerts, and deep first-party fan data, Yahoo Sports gives brands a direct line to passionate, high-intent audiences at the emotional peaks of the sports calendar.
The Director of Brand Strategy for Yahoo Sports is someone who enjoys the product as much as they enjoy the business of selling it. They will lead and inspire a...
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