DescriptionWhy Hearst
Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR Popular Mechanicsinspires entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience acrossdigital video social and print reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each sophisticated content creation cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities we make media and products that move people across all platforms.
We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and together we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your Impact
The Product Manager AI-Powered Content & Operational Tools will focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance the content lifecycle management and improve operational efficiencies for internal teams at Hearst Magazines particularly editorial marketing and operations. You will identify opportunities and drive the product strategy for tools that augment human capabilities automate repetitive tasks and unlock new efficiencies.
ResponsibilitiesWhat Youll Do:
- Develop and own the product vision strategy and roadmap for AI-powered tools supporting content creation curation distribution and other operational workflows.
- Identify use cases and define product requirements for AI solutions such as automated content tagging summarization SEO optimization tools image recognition content moderation assistance and workflow automation.
- Collaborate closely with editorial teams marketing operations data scientists and engineers to understand needs define solutions and drive adoption of new tools.
- Prioritize initiatives based on potential impact on efficiency cost savings content quality or speed to market.
- Define and track key success metrics to measure the effectiveness and ROI of AI-powered internal tools.
- Stay current with advancements in AI/ML technologies relevant to content operations and workflow automation.
QualificationsWho You Are:
- 5 years of product management experience with a focus on internal tools workflow automation or enterprise software.
- Experience in identifying applications for AI/ML to solve business problems or improve operational efficiency.
- Strong understanding of content creation and management processes ideally within a media or publishing environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse internal stakeholders understand their pain points and translate them into product solutions.
- Experience with agile development and managing a product backlog.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Skills / Competencies:
- Direct experience with AI/ML projects or products (e.g. NLP computer vision predictive analytics).
- Familiarity with editorial workflows and content management systems.
- Strong analytical skills to measure impact and identify opportunities.
- Change management experience to drive adoption of new tools and processes.
Working at Hearst Magazines:
- Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $149000 - $181000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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