At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy for our Audio & Video products and enhance subscriber engagement.
- Company: Join The Economist Group, a leader in global media and information services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, flexible work options, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of audio and video journalism while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in launching audio/video features and understanding subscriber habits.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
Who we are Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world.
Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.
Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries.
Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised.
Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.
We deliver thought-provoking journalism across formats: web, app and print.
Audio and video are two fast-growing ways our subscribers experience The Economist.
From podcasts and article narration to Insider long-form video shows, these formats give our journalism a human dimension and a growing role in the habits that keep subscribers with us.
We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to own our Audio & Video product strategy.
About the role The Principal Product Manager for Audio & Video owns launching new formats and features that add value to the subscription, then engage and then retain subscribers.
You will set the roadmap for our audio and video proposition (podcasts, audio narration, Insider long-form video shows) and work with Design, Editorial, Marketing, Engineering and Analytics to ship it.
How you will contribute Own the Audio & Video roadmap end to end, and use data user research and experimentation to support it Own the brand new Play proposition, a central content proposition in our digital offering, designed to diversify our audience and improve the experience for our Premium subscribers Grow engagement and retention across audio and video, help our subscribers to add more value in their subscription and building habits around these formats.
Team up with Engineering to push the platform forward: streaming performance, content delivery, and integrations with Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcasts that get our audio in front of new audiences.
Partner with Editorial as they create new formats and build the product experience and the journeys that make it land with subscribers.
The ideal skills and experience for this role You have shipped audio or video product features in a consumer app or digital platform You know how to move a lean, cross-functional team from idea to launch.
You understand how listening and viewing habits build long-term subscriber value.
You are comfortable defining success metrics, running experiments and using data to make and defend decisions.
Domain knowledge Audio product experience: in-app and web players, podcast hosting and distribution (Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts).
Video product experience: vod, live events, cross-device playback experiences, casting (Airplay/Chromecast).
Engagement and retention metrics for audio and video formats.
Multi-platform delivery across web, app and third-party platforms.
We work in a hybrid model and ask that team members come into the office three days a week.
The Economist Group values diversity.
We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, age or marital status.#LI-Hybrid Working Arrangements The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.
What we offer Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance.
It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year.
In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.
You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
Principal Product Manager (Remote) in London employer: Economist Group
The Economist Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence, making it an ideal place for a B2C Customer Service Executive. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health support, and opportunities for professional development. Located in a dynamic environment, employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work, ensuring a meaningful and rewarding career path.
