Product Manager, Editorial Solutions

$145,400 - $195,000/Yr

Disney - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

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 user research, addressing complex challenges across editorial and operational groups, and facilitating efficient news planning and coordination. The role involves organizing workshops, engaging with end-users, 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.