A leading media company in the tri-state area is currently seeking a Product Owner to join their Content and Operations team. This remote role, requiring commutable access to Englewood Cliffs, NJ or NYC, offers an exciting opportunity to drive the development and delivery of innovative media tools and platforms.
About the Opportunity:
- Hybrid or Remote: Remote, but must be commutable to NJ/NYC offices as needed
- Schedule: Full-time
- Setting: Media and Content Operations
Responsibilities:
The Product Owner will be responsible for:
- Defining, refining, and prioritizing product backlog items in alignment with strategic goals.
- Gathering requirements from stakeholders to translate needs into actionable user stories.
- Collaborating daily with the cross-functional team to drive sprint planning and execution.
- Ensuring enhancements support real-world content operations and delivery status visibility.
- Contributing to the modernization and automation of media systems and workflows.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years in product ownership, ideally in media or broadcast operations.
- Experience with content ingest, scheduling, and distribution tools.
- Strong backlog management and agile development skills.
- Ability to translate complex needs into technical requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
Desired Skills:
- 5+ years in a similar role
- Experience with AI-powered tools to enhance workflows.
- CSPO, SAFe POPM, or similar certifications.
- Technical fluency to discuss tradeoffs with engineering teams.
- Collaborative and innovative problem-solving skills.
