Job Opening
Join the team at Current.
Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible.
Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.
- Department
- Digital
- Position
- Vice President, Product Management
- Location
- San Francisco
- Description
- The Vice President, Product Management reports to the President, New Media and is responsible for the overall product direction of Current's new media product line.
- Responsibilities
- - Drive strategy and execution for all aspects of Current’s New Media product line, including Current.com, distributed online content (widgets), and mobile platforms- Develop product roadmap and requirements that flow from an intimate understanding of user needs, competitive landscape, market research, and creative thinking- Connect Current.com experience with the search and social media ecosystem, driving platform requirements, SEO strategies, and integration with social networks, social news sites, and discovery engines- Team with Editor-in-Chief and Editorial team to develop a leading-edge content platform that supports a simple, high-quality content consumption and sharing experience- Work closely with Programming to develop compelling new cross-platform (TV/web) offerings and effectively showcase TV content on Current.com.- Team with Ad Sales to build Current’s online advertising business, driving revenue growth and creating monetization opportunities while maintaining an excellent consumer experience- Work closely with Marketing and other departments to effectively position Current and our online products to maintain a leadership standing in the marketplace.- Establish product line success metrics measures and work with Analytics to report progress against success metrics- Manage a team of internal product management, design, and engineering resources
- Skills
- - 5-10 years’ experience in consumer internet Product Management roles of increasing responsibility- Innovative thinker who will bring new ideas and forward-thinking product vision to the company.- Experience in online content, community, and video domains- Hands-on manager who wants to roll up his/her sleeves and tirelessly focus on both the big picture as well as the details and nuances of product design and consumer experience- Demonstrated success scaling a website to millions of monthly users- Previous experience managing Product Managers and UI Designers- Experience managing to metrics, using data and technology to build and optimize compelling user experiences- Proven track record of inspiring a large and diverse group of internal and external constituents- Passion for working in a multi-platform (TV/web) company and product environment- Positive, optimistic attitude, high degree of intrinsic motivation and ability to operate with high energy and flexibility- Entrepreneurial spirit a must; entrepreneurial experience a plus.- BA/BS required; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
- If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, and the chance to earn a competitive salary and good benefits, please email your resume, cover letter and salary history to onlinejobs@current.com. Please include 'Vice President, Product Management' in the subject line of your email.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.
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