Product Manager - News

Job role:

Gamezop is a dynamic and rapidly growing startup at the forefront of digital content and ad-tech. We're seeking a Product Manager to spearhead the development of our personalised news product, Feedzop. Disclaimer: Feedzop is under development, and has not been publicly released yet.

What you can expect:

• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture, where brainstorming sessions are both fun and productive, providing opportunities to exchange ideas and drive innovation.
• An organization that values an open and collaborative culture, where every team member is encouraged to engage in direct conversations and interactions with senior stakeholders in the company. As a Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact with your ideas, by working closely with senior management to shape our product vision and drive business growth.
• Competitive compensation packages that reflect our commitment to excellence. As a profitable and rapidly growing company, we provide a stable and secure work environment, where our employees can build long-term careers without worrying about layoffs or financial instability.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify user needs, trends, and competitive landscape
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with company goals
• Leverage user data and feedback to improve personalization algorithms and features
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of Feedzop
• Work closely with engineering, data science, sales, and content teams to ensure alignment on product goals and timelines
• Identify, prioritize, and define new features that enhance personalization and user engagement
• Create detailed product specifications and user stories for the development team
• Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of features
• Monitor and analyze product performance and user engagement metrics, making data-driven decisions for improvements
• Develop strategies to enhance user engagement and retention, including notifications, recommendations, and community features

Skills:

• Ability to create and manage a strategic product roadmap
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques to interpret user behavior and product performance
• Basic understanding of how algorithms can be used for personalization
• Knowledge of user experience design principles to collaborate effectively with design teams
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions based on user metrics and performance indicators
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and editorial teams
• Understanding of the news landscape, media trends, and competitive products in personalized content delivery
• Understanding of data privacy laws and ethical considerations surrounding content curation and user data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw insights from data and use it to drive decision-making. Capacity to translate technical data insights into clear and actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability