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About this role: The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and tech‑savvy product leader with a passion for local news to help drive engagement, evolve internal tools, and drive operational efficiency. The role will manage and quickly interpret business and customer needs, and partner with product design and engineering to launch compelling solutions. You’ll work with editorial, marketing, audience, analytics, and business development teams to identify and prioritize product needs for The Baltimore Banner and The Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette. A goal‑oriented mindset, energy for problem solving, and bias for action are essential. Bonus points for experience in digital news, editorial products, and building responsive web and mobile app products (Android and iOS).
Job Responsibilities
- Define and shape the product roadmap to solve critical problems and drive engagement, revenue growth, personalization, and operational efficiency.
- Lead projects through product discovery, research, experimentation, usability testing, and the launch of iterative product improvements.
- Champion user needs, pain points, and business opportunities across the organization to develop high‑functioning features and products.
- Work collaboratively to craft and execute a strong product vision, and share progress through written and verbal communication with all levels of leadership.
- Manage the rollout of new products, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on priorities and timelines, and track adoption and impact.
- Constantly seek opportunities to increase personal and team efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment.
- Travel to Baltimore occasionally for key team meetings.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in product management as a discipline; bonus points for experience in digital media and news.
- A proven track record of driving ideas from concept to execution, with increasing complexity.
- Experience writing technical reports and documentation and/or background in software engineering.
- Systems troubleshooting, bug identification, test plan execution, and documentation related to system baselines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate a creative vision, concepts, ideas, and solutions clearly and effectively to stakeholders and internal teams.
- Ability to influence others and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity.
- A degree in a relevant academic discipline (e.g., science/engineering, visual or experiential design, journalism or domain expertise) or equivalent professional experience.
Salary Range
$120,000 - $145,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. This role is not eligible for corporate bonus opportunity.
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan offered through Human Interest, with company match
- Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
- Full health benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents
- Sick Leave eligible for rollover
- Commuter Benefits
- 11 Paid National Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Parental Leave
- Company‑paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial, and physical wellbeing
Core Values
- Do what’s right. Honesty, morality, respect, and the mission guide our actions and decisions.
- Work together. We collaborate to create something special, challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent communication.
- Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy and created for our readers. Communities are at the center of our journalism.
- Deliver impactful results. We act fast, execute and learn; we celebrate great outcomes.
- Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and cultivate a culture that leverages diverse perspectives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact to request accommodation.
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