About the position
We are CNN, the world's most essential and engaging source of digital news. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. CNN is looking for a Product Manager II to join our Editorial Experience team. This role includes an 18-month Rotation Program which presents an exceptional opportunity for growth; you will rotate across three distinct Squads over this period, contribute to initiatives that enhance our journalists' workflow efficiency, accelerate AI-powered content creation tools, and streamline platform capabilities – all within our industry-leading platform. The ideal candidate is an emerging product talent with strong communication skills who will collaborate with experienced Product Managers, engineers, designers, and journalists to build tools that empower world-class storytelling. Upon completion of the rotation, you will be placed on a squad based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery work of Product Squads through a structured rotation program, gaining comprehensive platform knowledge
- Work alongside experienced Product Managers to identify and solve friction points in journalistic workflows and measurably improve efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope, prioritize and ship initiatives that accelerate content creation, curation, and publishing
- Evaluate AI and other innovative technologies for inclusion into the editorial workflow in partnership with engineering and design teams
- Build relationships with journalists and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into product requirements alongside Product Managers in the team
- Analyze and suggest new ways to leverage data to inform product decisions and measure feature impact
Requirements
- 2-4 years of digital product management experience or equivalent role required
- Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills where multiple functions (Product, Engineering, and Design) work together to ship features
- Passion for journalism, the media industry, and the content supply chain
- An aptitude for developing analytical skills and data-driven approach to product development
- Track record of shipping features in one or more of the following types of products: multi-user real-time collaboration, content management systems, project management software
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning different product areas in a rotation-based program
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Vacation
