Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Video Monetization

Posted on 7/23/2024

Fandom

Fandom

501-1,000 employees

Digital platform for fan-created wikis

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$144k - $240kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product Management
Product Marketing
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of product management experience, including 2+ years in consumer content products.
  • A strong record of building innovative, data-driven customer experiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong quantitative abilities, with expertise in A/B testing, data analysis, and translating insights into action.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Capacity to quickly understand technical concepts and convey them effectively to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in setting and evaluating engagement metrics.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • A passion for the entertainment industry and an enthusiasm for the Fandom community.
  • Experience in digital advertising or working with publishers.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Content team to create a compelling vision, roadmap, and objectives for video products and features that support Fandom’s growth and engagement goals.
  • Develop ROI targets and investment strategies for new and existing video products.
  • Optimize video discovery, enhancing the Fandom Video Player’s content, placement, and features to maximize user engagement.
  • Partner with Data Science to tailor video content recommendations, providing each Fandom visitor with a personalized experience.
  • Balance delivering high-quality, engaging user experiences with revenue generation from Ad products.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders from departments across the company—senior leadership, community, revenue, marketing, product, engineering, design, data, and others.
  • Work with the Revenue Organization to create monetization features and sponsorship opportunities.
  • Drive new video engagement strategies with the Marketing & Analytics teams.
  • Use A/B testing, UX research, and both quantitative and qualitative data to inform product strategy and prioritization.
  • Translate product vision into detailed requirements and specifications for development.
  • Define success metrics, measurement methods, and align goals with broader company objectives.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of products and features.
  • Partner with the Community team to promote feature adoption and enhance user engagement.

Fandom.com is a digital platform that provides a vast database of information related to popular culture, focusing on games, movies, TV shows, and anime. The main service offered is a collection of over 250,000 wikis that serve as a comprehensive resource for fans, featuring detailed information, news updates, and community discussions. Users can contribute to these wikis by adding and updating content, making it a user-generated platform. Fandom.com differentiates itself from competitors by its extensive range of titles and the active participation of its community in content creation. The company's goal is to be the go-to resource for fans of popular culture while generating revenue primarily through targeted advertising.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$157M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in live-action adaptations boosts traffic to related Fandom wikis.
  • Augmented reality collaborations enhance user engagement and platform interactivity.
  • K-pop's global rise drives user activity on Fandom's related wikis.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Reddit and Discord threatens Fandom's user base.
  • AI-generated content may undermine Fandom's user-generated content model.
  • Privacy regulations could impact Fandom's advertising revenue stream.

What makes Fandom unique

  • Fandom hosts over 250,000 wikis, covering diverse popular culture topics.
  • The platform thrives on user-generated content, fostering community engagement and collaboration.
  • Fandom's proprietary data metrics offer unique insights into global entertainment franchises.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Voluntary Time Off

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