Senior Product Manager, Digital Video & Audio The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day. The Associated Press seeks aSenior Product Manager,DigitalVideoand Audio.This is a full-timepositionbasedinLondonand reportingto theDirector,Global Visuals and Audio Products. Why this role matters: With oversight of AP’s video and audio supply chain across all regions, this role has an emphasis on modernizing our product portfolio to meet new opportunities and markets. A key priority is enhancing AP’s video footprint on digital platforms. The goal is to achieve new, sustainable revenue while ensuring that our product mix meets evolving market demands as technology, customers, competition and our resources undergo ongoing transformation. Working with the Global Director,theSenior Product Managerwill developand executeadigital-firstproductstrategyfocusedonplatform-native formats,modularcontent delivery,andgrowth inemerging markets. The rolewillleadexecution ofrelated initiativesacross teams and regions. TheSenior Product Managerwillpartnerwith stakeholdersacrossnumerousdepartments, including editorial, sales, technology, business development,financeand operations as well as among other product leaders. TheSenior Managerwill also work with customers and otherseniorstakeholders to develop andmaintaina deep understanding of use cases, needs,opportunitiesand risks. What you will do: Own and evolve a product strategy that results in increased global revenue for video. Deliver consumer insights that drive product roadmaps and ensure our products evolve as our customers’ and audiences’ needs do. Analyze and anticipate market developments to identify opportunities and risks. Ensure appropriate U.S. domestic and international product sets, combining and differentiating where needed. Evaluation and development/implementation of business models, including advertising-based and hybrid monetization strategies for digital video platforms. Identify and establish key strategic content and technology partners to expand AP’s product capabilities. Development/management of KPIs,tracking progress againstthemand reviewing results with senior leadership. Alignment witheditorial management, especially on strategic adjustments to coverage and output for various regions and strategic products Alignment with technology partners in the monitoring and evaluation ofproduction processes anddelivery methods, considering strategic possibilities Set strategic prioritization for technology projects to align with market opportunities and risk-management objectives, establishing business requirements and oversight of projects until completion. Protect AP’s intellectual property and also protecting AP from IP risks Support a metadata strategy that enables data-driven decision making across the organization. Who you are: Bachelor’s degree or higher education degree in a relevant discipline preferred. 7+ years of experience in Product or digital news team,including in senior or leadership roles. Strong understanding ofnewsvideo and/or audio content and technology throughout the supply chain,includingYouTube publishing and platform strategies. Experience with B2B content licensing and/or e-commerce licensing platformsstronglypreferred. Demonstrated strategic planning and analytical skills on global-level projects. Financial analysis skills, including ability to project revenue/profit impacts of various pricing and revenue models. Facility with data and analysis to develop fact-driven plans and decisions, includinguseof YouTube Analytics and other video performance tools. Comfort performing competitive analysis and ability to discern competitive position using market and direct data as well as customer research. Includes analysis of products& perceivedvalue gaps. Ability to turn product roadmaps into deliverable operational plans and experience with product development in an agile environment. Familiarity with different departments’ roles in product lifecycle and ability to work effectively with them. Proven record developing and managing successful relationships with customers, vendors, and other partners. History of successful business judgement. Creativity, especially in managing complexityand withconstrained resources. Thrives in and promotes a collaborative team environment.

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Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary,based on a candidate’s skillsandqualifications. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include: Paid vacation and sick days Paid parental leave for any new parent AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr