Digital Product Management Specialist

Description
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people, and it has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

NYRR’s year‑round offerings—including races, community events, programs, and training resources—provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know‑how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. The organization’s flagship event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike while raising millions of dollars annually for charities and driving economic impact for New York City.

NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world. Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at www.nyrr.org.

About the Department
The Marketing and Communications Department sets the brand tone, constructs and magnifies stories, and delivers messages to inspire people through running. It works across advertising, media, brand strategy, creative materials, video, photography, race broadcasts, editorial, brand presentations, and digital platforms. The team connects NYRR’s initiatives to the community, leveraging channels from international broadcasts to screens at the NYRR RUN CENTER, emails, mass media, digital journeys, and race‑day signage. Broadcast & Video Production teams oversee live television broadcasts—including the TCS New York City Marathon and United Airlines NYC Half—and manage video content creation focused on engaging, entertaining content that raises awareness, drives engagement, and attracts monetization opportunities.

About the Position
NYRR seeks an entrepreneurial Digital Product Management Specialist who will drive the development, vision, and growth of NYRR’s digital product portfolio, including virtual racing. This person will be the voice of the virtual runner and develop, launch, and manage virtual products and experiences to give runners worldwide access to racing, training, and community regardless of location.

Job Responsibilities

Create products and solutions based on the needs and understanding of existing virtual runners and potential runners throughout their lifecycle.

Incorporate data, research, and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps.

Manage NYRR’s virtual races, including the calendar, race launches, community groups, support, and Strava partnership communication.

Partner with cross‑functional teams to define the digital product roadmap and enhance existing and new products and features.

Integrate partner technologies and other offerings seamlessly into NYRR’s digital product suite.

Create detailed documentation and communicate requirements to IT and development teams.

Monitor and report on key metrics to track virtual product progress.

Develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization to keep digital products aligned with NYRR’s wider strategy.

Actively engage with the global running community.

Job Requirements

Experience:

3+ years of Product Management Experience.

2–3 years of technical experience.

Experience working with development teams.

Familiarity with digital tracking and mobile apps.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

Excitement about white space and creating new products.

Empathy toward the global running community.

Experience working collaboratively with both technical and business teams.

Strong project management and communication skills.

Experience managing product launches and integrations.

Analytical mindset and problem solver.

Ability to prioritize multiple workstreams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Passionate about NYRR’s mission and the virtual running space.

Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Other Requirements:

All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Salary: 80‑85K

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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