Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager Overview

The Economist Group is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the Audio & Video product strategy. This senior, hands-on position is ideal for an individual eager to shape a significant product area and enhance one of the most distinctive aspects of our subscription offerings.

About the Role

The Principal Product Manager will be responsible for launching new formats and features that add value to our subscription service, focusing on engaging and retaining subscribers. You will define the roadmap for our audio and video offerings, including podcasts, audio narration, and long-form video shows, while collaborating with various teams such as Design, Editorial, Marketing, Engineering, and Analytics. Reporting to the VP of Engagement, this role is an individual contributor position that requires direct involvement in strategy and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Audio & Video product roadmap, utilizing data, user research, and experimentation to inform decisions.
• Lead the development of the new Play proposition, aimed at diversifying the audience and enhancing the experience for Premium subscribers.
• Enhance engagement and retention for audio and video content, ensuring subscribers derive maximum value from their subscriptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve platform capabilities, including streaming performance and content delivery, while integrating with services like Acast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
• Work closely with Editorial teams to create innovative formats and develop product experiences that resonate with subscribers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in launching audio or video product features within consumer apps or digital platforms.
• Ability to guide a lean, cross-functional team from concept to launch effectively.
• Strategic mindset with the capability to set direction for an entire product area.
• Understanding of how listening and viewing habits contribute to long-term subscriber retention.
• Experience in defining success metrics, conducting experiments, and utilizing data to support and justify decisions.
• Familiarity with the constraints and priorities of editorial teams.

Location and Working Pattern

This role is based in the UK and follows a hybrid working model, requiring team members to be in the office at least three days a week.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• 24/7 access to counseling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Work From Anywhere program allowing up to 25 days of remote work per year.
• Generous annual and parental leave policies.
• Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home.
• Complimentary access to all The Economist content, including online subscriptions and apps.

The Economist Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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