Designer, Social & Visual Storytelling

Role Overview

Yahoo is a globally trusted platform helping millions achieve their goals online through iconic products and advertising solutions. Within Yahoo News, we serve 35 million daily users by delivering curated news content that empowers informed decision-making. We are seeking a Designer specialized in Social & Visual Storytelling to transform journalistic content into compelling multi-platform visual experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging social media content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels by translating editorial reporting into interactive visual stories.
• Design carousels, sequences, explainers, and visual packages crafted for high audience interaction and engagement.
• Collaborate with social teams to strategize content planning and breaking news presentation.
• Develop and refine the social visual branding and recurring editorial formats of Yahoo News and Entertainment.
• Build scalable templates, workflows, and toolkits that ensure efficient and consistent content creation.
• Develop interactive editorial projects using tools like Ceros and similar storytelling platforms.
• Produce map-based visual stories with Mapbox and related applications.
• Design motion graphics and animations to support short-form videos across multiple channels.
• Experiment with AI-driven creative processes and new storytelling technologies for innovation.
• Continuously prototype new content creation methods and audience engagement approaches while maintaining editorial and visual quality standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant design and illustration experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing skills in social media content, data visualization, or interactive editorial design.
• Proven experience designing for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and familiarity with Ceros, Mapbox, and AI-powered creative tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team environment.
• A passion for journalistic integrity, visual storytelling, and adopting new media formats.

Additional Information

The role encompasses responsibilities mentioned above with adherence to company policies, teamwork, sound judgment, and protection of business and brand integrity.

Yahoo offers flexible hybrid work options, though this position generally requires onsite presence. Occasional in-person meetings or events may be required with advance notice.

Yahoo is committed to equal opportunity employment ensuring that applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected categories. Accommodations for disabilities during application and employment are available upon request.

A diverse and inclusive culture is prioritized through employee resource groups and supportive programs fostering belonging and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $96000 to $200000 per year, varying by location, skills, and experience. Incentive opportunities include discretionary annual bonuses or commissions. Benefits include healthcare, 401k plans, backup childcare, education stipends, and other comprehensive offerings.