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Lead Product Manager (AJC)

Cox
$108,800.00 - $181,400.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Georgia, Tucker
Jun 11, 2025
Our Journey & Purpose We at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution are embarking on a journey to transform a storied, 156-year-old newspaper into the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. That journey will be defined by our commitment to delivering meaningful and innovative products to the audiences we wish to serve. About the Role: As a key member of the product team, the Lead Product Manager for AJC.com will help shape the future of our flagship subscription product. Reporting to the Director of Product, you'll work closely with cross-functional partners to understand audience needs, define product requirements, and support the development of features that deliver value to our readers. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a product that makes a measurable impact in Atlanta, Georgia, and across the South. The Team You Will Join As a Lead Product Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused product organization. You'll work closely with editorial leaders, fellow product managers, designers, engineers, researchers, and analysts to support innovation and drive forward our strategic goals. This role also partners with teams across growth marketing and customer experience to ensure our products align with both business priorities and audience needs. Responsibilities: Own and drive the product strategy for the core AJC subscription experience, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on market and customer insights. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and enhancements, fostering collaboration and innovation. Integrate market research, customer feedback, and data analysis to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement. Serve as a thought leader within the organization, contributing to vision development and strategic initiatives. Champion best practices in product management, bringing structure, clarity, and strong communication to everything you do. Stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape to help shape the product's competitive edge. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18years'experience in a related field A strong track record of delivering successful web-based products. Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, from discovery and strategy through execution and iteration. Hands-on experience working with headless CMS platforms and a clear understanding of how content systems integrate with front-end experiences. Prior experience working with media products -comfortable partnering with newsroom teams to build tools and experiences that support their workflows and storytelling. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, marketing, and data to launch and evolve customer-facing products. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity to complex ideas and earn trust across a wide range of stakeholders. Familiarity with audience engagement strategies, digital subscriptions, and SEO best practices is a plus. USD 108,800.00 - 181,400.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.