Product Manager, Editorial Solutions

$145,400 - $195,000/Yr

Abc News - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Product Manager, Editorial Solutions role is essential for enhancing newsgathering and editorial workflows through the implementation of a news planning platform. This position focuses on conducting end-user research, addressing complex challenges across various editorial and operational groups, and facilitating efficient news planning and coordination. The role involves organizing workshops, engaging with end-users, creating presentations, and ensuring the successful rollout of new solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editorial and operations teams to introduce and implement new workflows and technologies that address their needs.
• Engage with vendors and internal software teams to develop solutions, create integrations, and optimize workflows for news planning.
• Assist in managing the entire lifecycle of the news planning platform, spanning from design and development to deployment, and provide ongoing post-launch support.
• Support the transition to a new platform for managing broadcast rundowns, assisting in a smooth migration and effective adoption across teams.
• Work closely with software development, media and engineering operations, product development, and editorial groups to refine and iterate on solutions to enhance user experience.
• Play a key role in the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption of new platforms and technologies.
• Design and implement training programs for staff on the new system and workflows.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies related to news planning and show production planning.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management, particularly in media or news-related projects.
• Strong experience in news production, with a specific focus on editorial planning, broadcast rundown management, and coordination workflows.
• Proven ability to work effectively with editorial, operations, and technology teams in a media environment.
• Knowledge of various newsroom systems and vendors, with the ability to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with media management workflows, news planning tools, newsroom coordination platforms, and broadcast rundown systems.

Benefits

• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.