Data Manager for Content Data

• Application Deadline: Feb. 28 2026
• Multiple locations
• Hybrid

Job Description

Data Manager Content Data

Are you our new Data Manager for Content Data

Content data is central to Schibsteds ability to understand and improve journalism and content at scale. By enabling reliable comparable data across articles live feeds video audio and live sports on all Schibsted news sites Content Data directly supports editorial decisions that affect millions of users every day!

The work done in this domain shapes how stories are produced distributed and experienced - helping ensure high-quality journalism.

Over the past years Content Data has evolved significantly. The team has moved away from fragmented brand-specific analytics toward a domain-oriented data meshaligned model. The focus shifted from adhoc reporting to durable well-owned data products that teams can trust and build on. The challenge ahead is to balance standardisation with new development by creating interoperable and consistent content data products.

What will you do in this role

This is a businesscritical leadership role.

You will take ownership of the content data domain lead a multidisciplinary team and act as the key interface between Content Development Performance teams Data Enablement and editorial stakeholders.

You will combine strategic direction with hands-on execution ensuring that content data products are valuable usable and built to last.

What will you do:

• Own and drive the content data domain
• Lead develop and coach the content data team
• Translate the broader data strategy into actionable domainlevel data products aligned with business goals such as engagement and yield optimisation
• Define maintain and prioritise the data product backlog
• Act as a bridge between data engineers analysts product managers performance teams and editorial stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with domain OKRs and the central data mesh infrastructure
• Oversee endtoend delivery and proactively removing blockers
• Champion best practices in data governance usability and discoverability
• Collaborate with other data domain owners to ensure interoperability

Specific focus areas

• Define and maintain endtoend content lifecycle data products (creation classification publishing) for text video and audio
• Standardise metadata and editorial processes (categories tags authors etc.)
• Champion editorial efficiency through data products supporting AI classification keyword extraction content planning and automation
• Product ownership of Kilkaya Schibsteds content performance system

About the team you will lead

• 5 Data Analysts and 2 Data Engineers
• Crossfunctional embedded setup aligned with Content Development teams
• Distributed team across Norway and Sweden
• Mix of senior and junior profiles
• Hybrid way of working combining remote work with regular inperson collaboration

The team values collaboration clarity and pragmatism. Engineers work in Kanban while analysts follow the methodologies of their embedded product teams

Who you are:

You have strong experience in data leadership or senior data roles with a solid understanding of modern data architectures such as data mesh data warehouses and ELT.

You are comfortable working closely with product and engineering teams balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution and you bring excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

You also have a genuine interest in people leadership and team development.

Its a plus if you have experience with product management in data-heavy environments have worked with editorial media or content-driven organisations and have exposure to behavioural analytics and content performance metrics.

Why we enjoy working here:

At Schibsted we value openness curiosity and collaboration. Youll be part of a diverse inclusive workplace that encourages bold thinking and continuous learning. Our work directly supports public interest journalism and we take that responsibility seriously.

Whether youre enabling better content decisions driving user personalization or shaping experimentation at scale your contributions will help shape the future of digital media in the Nordics.

You will be joining a collaborative impact-driven team that works across disciplines like technology product and editorial. We believe in structured yet flexible ways of working balancing clear ownership with strong teamwork. Curiosity openness and a drive to create value through data are at the heart of how we operate. We support each other celebrate continuous learning and are passionate about turning complex challenges into meaningful solutions for our users and brands. We work in a flat open environment where ideas are valued over titles and youll be surrounded by skilled supportive colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge and learning together.

Application process

Please apply for this position by sharing your CV with us and a letter of motivation. Selection of candidates takes place on an ongoing basis during the process.

Kindly note that we are not engaging with freelancer/consultant profiles or recruitment agencies for this position.

Location

Oslo or Stockholm (Hybrid work model)