Senior Product Manager, Digital Video & Audio

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

The Associated Press seeks a Senior Product Manager, Digital Video and Audio. This is a full-time position based in London and reporting to the Director, Global Visuals and Audio Products.

Why this role matters:

With oversight of AP’s video and audio supply chain across all regions, this role has an emphasis on modernizing our product portfolio to meet new opportunities and markets. A key priority is enhancing AP’s video footprint on digital platforms. The goal is to achieve new, sustainable revenue while ensuring that our product mix meets evolving market demands as technology, customers, competition and our resources undergo ongoing transformation.

Working with the Global Director, the Senior Product Manager will develop and execute a digital-first product strategy focused on platform-native formats, modular content delivery, and growth in emerging markets. The role will lead execution of related initiatives across teams and regions.

The Senior Product Manager will partner with stakeholders across numerous departments, including editorial, sales, technology, business development, finance and operations as well as among other product leaders. The Senior Manager will also work with customers and other senior stakeholders to develop and maintain a deep understanding of use cases, needs, opportunities and risks.

What you will do:

• Own and evolve a product strategy that results in increased global revenue for video.

• Deliver consumer insights that drive product roadmaps and ensure our products evolve as our customers’ and audiences’ needs do.

• Analyze and anticipate market developments to identify opportunities and risks.

• Ensure appropriate U.S. domestic and international product sets, combining and differentiating where needed.

• Evaluation and development/implementation of business models, including advertising-based and hybrid monetization strategies for digital video platforms.

• Identify and establish key strategic content and technology partners to expand AP’s product capabilities.

• Development/management of KPIs, tracking progress against them and reviewing results with senior leadership.

• Alignment with editorial management, especially on strategic adjustments to coverage and output for various regions and strategic products

• Alignment with technology partners in the monitoring and evaluation of production processes and delivery methods, considering strategic possibilities

• Set strategic prioritization for technology projects to align with market opportunities and risk-management objectives, establishing business requirements and oversight of projects until completion.

• Protect AP’s intellectual property and also protecting AP from IP risks

• Support a metadata strategy that enables data-driven decision making across the organization.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education degree in a relevant discipline preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in Product or a digital news team, including in senior or leadership roles.

• Strong understanding of news video and/or audio content and technology throughout the supply chain, including YouTube publishing and platform strategies.

• Experience with B2B content licensing and/or e-commerce licensing platforms strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated strategic planning and analytical skills on global-level projects.

• Financial analysis skills, including ability to project revenue/profit impacts of various pricing and revenue models.

• Facility with data and analysis to develop fact-driven plans and decisions, including use of YouTube Analytics and other video performance tools.

• Comfort performing competitive analysis and ability to discern competitive position using market and direct data as well as customer research. Includes analysis of products & perceived value gaps.

• Ability to turn product roadmaps into deliverable operational plans and experience with product development in an agile environment.

• Familiarity with different departments’ roles in product lifecycle and ability to work effectively with them.

• Proven record developing and managing successful relationships with customers, vendors, and other partners.

• History of successful business judgement.

• Creativity, especially in managing complexity and with constrained resources.

• Thrives in and promotes a collaborative team environment.

Why join us:

• A mission-driven, inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success. 
• Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals. 
• Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate your proficiency and contributions. 

Salary & Benefits: 

Competitive salary, based on a candidate’s skills and qualifications. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include:   

• Retirement benefits   

• Company paid life insurance   

• Paid vacation and sick days   

• Paid parental leave for any new parent   

• Mental well-being resources   

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.