Product Manager, Digital News Product

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd is seeking a Product Manager to join its Digital News Products team, custodian for CNA.Asia, 8world, Berita and Seithi. You will work across design, engineering, editorial and business units to deliver scalable digital products, guided by data insights and user-centric principles, and to grow reach and engagement across platforms.

The role demands strong communication, agile delivery, and the ability to balance business needs with audience experience in a dynamic media

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4–6 years' experience in product management.
• Agile product development experience.
• Experience launching digital products.
• Experience with mobile and web products.
• Strong understanding of the digital landscape and trends.
• Data-driven with ability to derive consumer insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with product management tools e.g. JIRA.
• Experience in user-centric design processes.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage roadmaps; manage prioritisation and execution; manage timelines for assigned products across the lifecycle.
• Take a data-driven approach to product development.
• Manage multiple cross-functional internal / external stakeholders in driving the product roadmap
• Work with UX, Product Engineering and service delivery leads in developing and execute product plans
• Work with digital sales teams to develop digital monetization opportunities
• Identify ongoing product enhancement opportunities for various Business Units in order to help them grow reach and engagement
• Create business cases & technical documentation for new features or products by gathering requirements, costs and market insights
• Act as project lead for specific roadmap items
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria for development sprints
• Ensure that BU requirements are met via constant feedback loops

Skills

Agile product development

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

User-centric design

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

MS PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

About Us

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Mediacorp has the widest range of media platforms in Singapore spanning digital, television, radio, print and out-of-home media. Its mission is to engage, entertain and enrich audiences. We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering innovative products and services to join our Digital News Products team which is the custodian for leading products such as Channel News Asia (CNA.Asia), 8world, Berita and Seithi.

The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience in working on products of scale as well as operating in cross-functional environments alongside comprising designers, developers, editorial teams and business owners. The candidate will be analytical, solutions focused, and able to execute product initiatives across multiple business units simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage roadmaps; manage prioritisation and execution; manage timelines for assigned products across the lifecycle.
• Take a data-driven approach to product development.
• Manage multiple cross-functional internal / external stakeholders in driving the product roadmap
• Work with UX, Product Engineering and service delivery leads in developing and execute product plans
• Work with digital sales teams to develop digital monetization opportunities
• Identify ongoing product enhancement opportunities for various Business Units in order to help them grow reach and engagement
• Create business cases & technical documentation for new features or products by gathering requirements, costs and market insights
• Act as project lead for specific roadmap items
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria for development sprints
• Ensure that BU requirements are met via constant feedback loops

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4-6 years' experience in Product Management
• An expert practitioner of Agile product development principles
• Experience launching digital products or services from idea to execution.
• Experience managing and building mobile and web products
• Strong understanding of the Digital landscape and innovation trends
• Understanding of market and consumer research and deriving data/research driven consumer insights
• Excellent communicator and presentation skills
• Proficiency in using modern AI tools, understanding of content management systems an advantage
• Knowledge and experience using product management tools e.g. JIRA
• Experience in user-centric design processes
• Expert in MS Powerpoint and ability to develop professional presentation quickly
• Excellent time and project management skills, able to manage multiple projects with varying schedules simultaneously
• Previous experience in media an advantage