Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Manager, AdTech to join the monetization product team and play a critical role in developing the next generation of advertising technology at The Washington Post. The position will be based in New York and will require as needed travel to our Washington, DC office.

Motivation

You are excited about innovating advertising technologies at scale. 

You are energized by problem-solving and love to work alongside engineers, designers, and business partners to create user flows and technical diagrams that ensure solutions are scalable, performant, and meet our business and user goals.  

You are organized, driven, and committed to getting the details right.

You are comfortable working with partners across the company and enjoy translating complex, technical information into plain language that anyone can understand.

You want to deeply understand the relationship between our audiences, their interests,  and how we can deliver the most value to both our users and advertising partners. 

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the product roadmap for contextual ad targeting, ad tools, and programmatic platform optimization.

Assist with all aspects of the product life cycle, including strategy, product requirements definition, design, user testing, launch plans and future enhancements

Collaborate with advertising partners to set quarterly OKRs and track progress 

Manage the integration of internal and external advertising technology on the Washington Post’s O&O properties 

Set KPIs and regularly track product performance, benchmarks and success metrics and drive strategy on best areas for enhancement and growth

Lead through influence by building trust and alignment with clear, proactive communication about your plans, progress, successes, and setbacks.

Qualifications

5+ years of product management experience with a minimum of 2 years in adtech

A proven track record of critical thinking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

A collaborative spirit and ability to build strong partnerships across disciplines that result in better product outcomes.

Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Comfortable using quantitative and qualitative data to identify user needs and inform solutions.

Preferred qualifications

Experience shaping product methodology, technical solutioning, and the software development process, particularly as it relates to ad-tech.

Experience working in the publisher industry and/or the Passion for The Washington Post or the journalism industry at large

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post.  We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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