Job Description :

Senior Product Manager, Strategic Growth Initiatives

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers and businesses throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia and pay-TV distribution in Australia.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our Global Technology team at News Corp HQ. In this role, you will work with the VP of Product leading key strategic initiatives globally. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of our Innersource initiatives, as well as driving the development and deployment of AI-powered products and solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, design, and business development, to deliver innovative solutions that align with our organization's goals and objectives.

Reporting directly to the VP of Product and the Global Head of Engineering to deliver multiple products simultaneously across Dow Jones, News UK, The NY Post, and News Australia. This role is hybrid and based in NYC or London.

Core Values:

At News Corp Global Technology, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. The successful candidate for this role will embody the following core values:

• Client-centric: We fundamentally believe that our journalists and their creativity are the heart and soul of who we are as a company.

• Innovation is at the core of our team. We embrace curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset to continuously improve our products and services. We encourage proactiveness, exploration, experimentation, and learning from both successes and failures to stay ahead in an ever-changing industry.

• Collaboration and Partnership: We believe that working together is the key to success. As part of a global community, we foster a culture of collaboration and partnership with our business units, product and technology teams, and external partners. By understanding their unique needs and perspectives, we develop solutions that drive engagement, build lasting relationships, and deliver exceptional value.

• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and are accountable for our actions. We believe in transparency, honesty, and fairness in all our dealings.

• Excellence is not just a goal, it's a value that reflects who we are. We care deeply about the success of the businesses we support and strive to provide exceptional support and service, from product development to implementation to production.

Responsibilities:

As Senior Product Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and executing the product strategy for our Innersource and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives, market needs, and key principles.

• Conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities, feature enhancements, and emerging trends, helping drive data-informed decisions.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to develop, launch, and scale new products and features in line with the guiding principles.

• Developing and maintaining product roadmaps, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business value, customer feedback, and technical feasibility.

• Defining product requirements and working closely with engineering to ensure successful implementation and adherence to the principles for innersource and AI solutions.

• Creating and delivering compelling product presentations, demos, and marketing materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Establishing and tracking key performance metrics, using data-driven insights to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Acting as a subject matter expert and evangelist for our product solutions both internally and externally, building relationships with industry influencers and partners.

• Lead the ideation, design, and development of AI-powered products and solutions. Define product requirements, user stories, and use cases. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deliver AI-driven capabilities.

Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Product Manager role will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Proven experience in product management, with preferred experience in leading InnerSource program and/or Data product teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and build consensus.

• Experience working in an agile software development environment.

• Experience coaching and mentoring junior product managers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management.

• Prior experience in the media and publishing industry is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, and generous vacation time.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a global media organization.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a diverse team of talented professionals.

• Ongoing training and development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

If you are passionate and are excited about driving innovation in the media industry, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Product Manager position at News Corp. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio materials for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing the opportunity to join our team.

Job Category:

Pay Range: 150,000 - 180,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.