Manager, Design & Graphics Operations, Yahoo Sports
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States of America
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Fellowship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Significant experience in graphic design and live or digital video production.
- Advanced knowledge of live graphics systems (Flowics, Tagboard, or comparable platform) and digital production workflows.
- Strong proficiency in graphic design principles, animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.
- Experience utilizing AI-assisted creative tools (e.g., generative image generation, prompt-driven asset tools) and AI coding helpers to accelerate production workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate, refine, and quality-check AI-generated outputs for technical accuracy and brand alignment.Experience working with live data, dynamic graphics, and data-driven visuali
- Working knowledge of coding, programming, data structures, and/or APIs as they relate to live graphics and digital production.
- Ability to manage large datasets and integrate data into live graphics environments.
- Experience supporting live broadcasts, livestreams, digital shows, or other real-time productions.
- Openness to continuous learning, experimentation with emerging digital tools, and comfort operating in an AI-augmented environment.
Nice to have
- Background in sports media, sports broadcasting, or digital sports production.
- Experience designing graphics for YouTube and other digital video platforms.
- Experience executing branded content and commercial sponsorship integrations in live media.
- Experience designing for large-scale live events and tentpole programming.
- Experience creating motion graphics, animations, and full-screen video experiences.
- Familiarity with production technologies and workflows used in modern digital broadcasting.
Full description
Yahoo Sports is one of the internet’s leading destinations for comprehensive sports news and innovative fantasy games. We produce insightful content across multiple platforms and curate quality coverage from around the web to inform and entertain fans. We're an original fantasy sports pioneer, with a legacy of innovation that helps us continue to be a fantasy leader. And as one of the most-visited sports platforms on the internet, we're one of the best places for brands to reach fans.A Little About Us
Yahoo Studios is the engine behind live digital programming, video production, and original content across the Yahoo ecosystem. Working where media, technology, and storytelling meet, our team delivers high-impact visual experiences and production support across all Yahoo properties including Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, and Yahoo News and Entertainment. This role sits on the Yahoo Sports side of Studios, bringing live shows, original programming, and real-time fan experiences to millions of sports fans every day.
Position Summary
The Manager, Design and Graphic Operations leads the design, development, programming, and operational execution of live graphics across Yahoo Sports’ digital programming portfolio. This role combines creative design expertise with highly specialized technical knowledge of live graphics systems, data integration, programming, and production workflows.
The Manager is responsible for elevating the visual presentation of Yahoo shows beyond traditional static graphics, creating dynamic, full-screen and video-driven experiences that enhance storytelling, audience engagement, and sponsorship integration across digital platforms.
Working closely and collaboratively with producers, editors, talent, engineering, sales, and other creative partners, this role provides comprehensive graphics support across the full Yahoo Sports show portfolio and enables a level of creative execution and speed that significantly expands what the organization can produce.
Key Responsibilities
Live Show Graphics & Creative Direction
- Lead the design and evolution of Yahoo's live show graphics packages, including full graphics redesigns, visual refreshes, and ongoing creative development.
- Design and produce custom in-show graphics, segment animations, full-screen graphics, lower thirds, data visualizations, and other visual storytelling elements.
- Incorporate AI-powered design tools (e.g., generative visual tools, AI asset manipulation) to rapidly ideate creative concepts and scale graphics production.
- Develop dynamic graphics experiences that transform shows from primarily static presentations into sophisticated, video-driven digital productions.
- Establish and maintain visual consistency and creative standards across Yahoo Sports programming.