Product Manager

Commercial, Remote

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Locations

United States

Experience Level

Entry

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Requirements

Experience or clear ability to succeed in client-facing roles (e.g., Sales, Consulting, Marketing, Ad / Digital Agency)
High familiarity with and love for sports and journalism
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects
Ability to empathize with users, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Comfort with data - analyzing data, deriving insights, and making data-driven decisions
Eagerness to try new things and learn - and a willingness to fail

Responsibilities

Deeply understand our Commercial strategy and our product
Partner with colleagues within the Commercial org to inform what product innovations we bring to market, and how we solve inbound requests. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to our Display Ad business, co-branded content, and new subscriber experiences we create in conjunction with partners
Collaborate directly with external partners (e.g., a client's marketing and technical teams) to understand their needs and work towards mutually-beneficial solutions
Work closely with the rest of the Product team to align initiatives and dependencies, so that we create a cohesive global product experience
Lead projects across multiple tech pods including Design, Engineering, Marketing, Editorial, and other stakeholders
Foster a highly collaborative cross-functional environment focused on shared metrics and objectives
Understand technical considerations, and work collaboratively with engineering to balance level of effort and quality + scalability
Understand the competitive environment and stay on top of great user experiences

Desired Qualifications

2+ years of highly relevant product management experience at a fast-growing consumer company (sports / media is a plus), or demonstrated success in a similar role

About Us

The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience that craves a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 and with major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of more than 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports along with more than 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Put simply, The Athletic is at the center of a sports fan’s universe.

About the Role

Product plays a pivotal role at The Athletic, spearheading critical cross-functional initiatives and leading teams of engineers, designers, marketers, and analysts to execute seamlessly on behalf of the business and our users. As a Product Manager, you will lead efforts in support of our rapidly scaling Commercial business, working collaboratively with teammates from our Brand Partnerships, Ad Marketing, and Business Development teams. Our Commercial business is critical to overall company success, and you will be at the forefront of many key initiatives. These efforts encompass complex issues spanning the full breadth of our product offering; as such, you will need to excel at many multidisciplinary skills to reach cross-functional strategic, operational, and technical alignment. This is an individual contributor role, and you will be critical to the success of the Product organization.

Responsibilities

Deeply understand our Commercial strategy and our product.
Partner with colleagues within the Commercial org to inform what product innovations we bring to market, and how we solve inbound requests. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to our Display Ad business, co-branded content, and new subscriber experiences we create in conjunction with partners.
Collaborate directly with external partners (e.g., a client’s marketing and technical teams) to understand their needs and work towards mutually-beneficial solutions.
Work closely with the rest of the Product team to align initiatives and dependencies, so that we create a cohesive global product experience.
Lead projects across multiple tech pods including Design, Engineering, Marketing, Editorial, and other stakeholders.
Foster a highly collaborative cross-functional environment focused on shared metrics and objectives.
Understand technical considerations, and work collaboratively with engineering to balance level of effort and quality + scalability.
Understand the competitive environment and stay on top of great user experiences.

Requirements

2+ years of highly relevant product management experience at a fast-growing consumer company (sports / media is a plus), or demonstrated success in a similar role.
Experience or clear ability to succeed in client-facing roles (e.g., Sales, Consulting, Marketing, Ad / Digital Agency).
High familiarity with and love for sports and journalism.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
Ability to empathize with users, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Comfort with data - analyzing data, deriving insights, and making data-driven decisions.
Eagerness to try new things and learn - and a willingness to fail.

The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD. The total compensation offered for this position may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. It may also include non-cash rewards and benefits. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

- Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance plans.

- Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.

- 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.

- Paid time off including paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days of accrued paid time off, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

For international candidates: Our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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201-500 employees

Website

Sports news

Company Overview

The Athletic Media Company's mission is to produce coverage for die-hard fans

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Short & Long Term Disability
Free Subscription
Competitive Health Care
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits

Company Core Values

Move forward fearlessly. We are a company that is redefining the way fans get access to sports content. We've never been afraid to push the envelope and will continue to build a better experience on behalf of our team and our readers.
Never settle. No shortcuts. We are relentless in our pursuit of the most in-depth, substantive sports coverage. Our model allows us to create and publish content on our own terms. We employ an unrivaled team of editors and writers who put in the hard work.
Be authentic. Credibility and a unique approach to storytelling are at the core of everything we publish. Covering the best stories with integrity, our writers are encouraged to build their own brand and act as leading sources of truth.
Build community. We are at our best when we empower all perspectives and hold each other accountable. We foster a unique community unlike any other, where sports fans and writers can come together to share ideas, display their passions, and engage in meaningful debate.