Full-Time

Product Manager

AI Models

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Descript

Descript

51-200 employees

Video and podcast editing platform with AI

Compensation Overview

$170k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Looking for local candidates who can join the office when needed.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 7 or more years of product management experience, preferably with a product of technical complexity that incorporates generative AI models
  • Demonstrated experience in doing customer discovery and defining features that solve real problems
  • Ability to direct your own to-do list and make progress independently
Responsibilities
  • Develop a deep understanding of our customers, market, and product opportunities
  • Develop a deep understanding of the landscape of modern AI models and conviction on where Descript should build, buy, partner and contribute to the field
  • Drive company-wide AI initiatives that have meaningful business & user impact, and become an influential advocate for our AI strategy
  • Own and drive the roadmap for AI models at Descript, from idea generation through to execution, evaluation and iteration
  • Collaborate with AI research, engineering, design, and other product teams to ship AI models that delight our users and deliver meaningful impact on Descript’s business
Desired Qualifications
  • Funny, creative, maybe kind of weird

Descript provides a platform for video and podcast editing that simplifies the editing process to resemble document editing. Users can edit their multimedia content by modifying transcribed text, making it accessible for both individual creators and businesses. The platform operates on a freemium model, allowing users to start with a basic service for free and upgrade to premium features like multitrack audio editing and screen recording. Descript stands out from competitors by incorporating artificial intelligence for tasks such as transcription, voice cloning, and background noise removal, which enhances content quality and reduces production time. The company's goal is to streamline digital content creation, making it easier for users to produce high-quality videos and podcasts.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$97.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of SquadCast enhances Descript's podcasting capabilities and market position.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven content creation tools aligns with Descript's offerings.
  • Rise of short-form video content boosts demand for quick editing solutions like Descript.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro is intensifying.
  • Privacy concerns may arise from features like voice cloning and AI transcription.
  • Rapid AI development could render Descript's current features obsolete if not updated.

What makes Descript unique

  • Descript offers AI-powered transcription and editing, simplifying content creation.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface allows document-like editing of multimedia content.
  • Descript's freemium model attracts users by offering basic services for free.

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Benefits

Healthcare package

Catered lunches

Unlimited vacation time

Remote work option

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
Ahoi
Mar 5th, 2025
Descript Launches New Layout Packs, Automatic Smart Transitions & AI Video Maker

Smart Transitions: To top off the elegance that layouts add to your video, Descript has also introduced a new type of scene-to-scene transition called a Smart Transition.

E-Learning Partners
Jan 18th, 2024
Streamlining Your Podcasting Workflow: Connecting Descript and Squadcast

The latest buzz is that Descript has acquired Squadcast, making the integration even more seamless.

Podbean
Nov 9th, 2023
Integration Powerhouse: Podbean and Descript Simplify Podcast Publishing

In an exciting event partnership, Podbean, the acclaimed podcast hosting and monetization platform has joined forces with Descript, the revolutionary audio and video editing platform to showcase the innovative Descript and Podbean publishing integration.

Small Business Trends
Nov 6th, 2023
Descript Introduces Groundbreaking AI Features for Enhanced Audio and Video Editing

Descript has unveiled a series of new AI features designed to improve the way audio and video editing is performed.

Inside Radio
Oct 18th, 2023
Descript Explains AI Focus: We Want Features That Are Actually Useful.

Descript, the audio and video editing software company, is introducing a new version of its artificial intelligence voice tool Overdub in what it says will be the first of several AI features.