Principal Product Manager

The Economist; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension/401(k)

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Work From Anywhere (25 days)

Generous annual and parental leave

Volunteer days

Moving home support

Free Economist content access

Job summary

The Economist is seeking a Principal Product Manager for Audio & Video to own the roadmap for audio and video formats, including podcasts and narrated content. You’ll work with Design, Editorial, Marketing, Engineering and Analytics to ship features that engage and retain subscribers.

You will report to the VP of Engagement, own strategy and delivery, and collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid UK-based role.

Qualifications

• Shipped audio or video product features in a consumer app or digital platform.
• Able to move lean, cross-functional teams from idea to launch.
• Think in strategy and roadmap terms for a whole product area.
• Understand listening and viewing habits to drive subscriber value.
• Define success metrics, run experiments, and use data to defend decisions.
• Experience working with editorial teams and understanding their constraints and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the Audio & Video roadmap end to end, using data and experimentation to inform decisions.
• Own the Play proposition to diversify audience and enhance Premium experience.
• Grow engagement and retention across audio and video and build value for subscribers.
• Collaborate with Engineering to push platform forward—streaming, delivery, and integrations with third-party podcasts.
• Partner with Editorial to shape product experiences and subscriber journeys.

Skills

Audio/video product

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy & roadmap

Data-driven decisions

Editorial collaboration

Subscriber value

Job description

Who we are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses - The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

Want to discover more about life at The Economist Group? Follow @EconomistCareers on Instagram to discover the people, stories and opportunities that make TEG unique.

The Economist Group is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver thought-provoking journalism across formats: web, app and print. What unites us is our independence, our global perspective and our commitment to clarity of thought.

Audio and video are two fast-growing ways our subscribers experience The Economist. From podcasts and article narration to Insider long-form video shows, these formats give our journalism a human dimension and a growing role in the habits that keep subscribers with us.

We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to own our Audio & Video product strategy. This is a senior, hands‑on role for someone who wants to shape a whole product area directly and build one of the most distinctive parts of our subscription.

About the role

The Principal Product Manager for Audio & Video owns launching new formats and features that add value to the subscription, then engage and then retain subscribers. You will set the roadmap for our audio and video proposition (podcasts, audio narration, Insider long‑form video shows) and work with Design, Editorial, Marketing, Engineering and Analytics to ship it. You will report to the VP of Engagement.

This is an individual contributor role. You will own strategy and delivery directly, working hands‑on with a cross‑functional team.

How you will contribute

• Own the Audio & Video roadmap end to end, and use data user research and experimentation to support it
• Own the brand new Play proposition, a central content proposition in our digital offering, designed to diversify our audience and improve the experience for our Premium subscribers
• Grow engagement and retention across audio and video, help our subscribers to add more value in their subscription and building habits around these formats.
• Team up with Engineering to push the platform forward: streaming performance, content delivery, and integrations with Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcasts that get our audio in front of new audiences.
• Partner with Editorial as they create new formats and build the product experience and the journeys that make it land with subscribers.

The ideal skills and experience for this role

• You have shipped audio or video product features in a consumer app or digital platform
• You know how to move a lean, cross-functional team from idea to launch.
• You think in strategy and roadmap terms setting direction for a whole product area.
• You understand how listening and viewing habits build long-term subscriber value.
• You are comfortable defining success metrics, running experiments and using data to make and defend decisions.
• You have experience in working with editorial teams, understanding their constraints and their priorities.

Domain knowledge

• Audio product experience: in-app and web players, podcast hosting and distribution (Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts).
• Video product experience: vod, live events, cross-device playback experiences, casting (Airplay/Chromecast).
• Engagement and retention metrics for audio and video formats.
• Multi-platform delivery across web, app and third-party platforms.
• Enthusiasm for The Economist's journalism and global audience.

Location

This role is based in the UK. We work in a hybrid model and ask that team members come into the office three days a week.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.