Join one of Baltimore's Best Places to Work.About the Job: We're seeking an accomplished product leader with deep digital media expertise to help drive innovation in a fast-growing, dynamic organization. As Head of Product Management, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution of our digital products, leading a high-performing product team at the center of our innovation engine. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will collaborate closely with engineering, editorial, data, design, marketing, and sales teams to craft exceptional user experiences. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling our platforms, personalizing content, and advancing the use of modern technology in both news delivery and newsroom workflows.
We're looking for a leader who can swiftly translate business priorities and audience needs into impactful product solutions. You will balance strategic thinking with operational excellence, guiding multiple projects on tight timelines while mentoring and developing a team of product managers. The ideal candidate is an outstanding communicator, able to clearly convey complex, abstract ideas to technical teams, creative partners, and senior stakeholders alike.
Responsibilities: - Build the product strategy and roadmap across all digital touchpoints (web, app, backend platforms, editorial tools).
- Lead and grow a team of product managers-fostering a product culture focused on user value, rapid experimentation, and measurable impact.
- Partner with Engineering, Editorial, Data, and Design to deliver high-quality, innovative products on time and within scope.
- Embed modern product discovery practices including user research, prototyping, validation, and A/B testing.
- Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance product features such as personalization, content recommendations, tagging, and editorial tools.
- Define and monitor product KPIs to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Champion a customer-centric and data-informed approach to product development.
- Transform business requirements and engagement needs into high-functioning features and products.
- Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Product Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, Journalism, Media Studies, Design, or a related field required. Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) is a plus but not required.
- 10+ years of experience in product management, digital media, or a related field, with a strong track record of building and scaling successful digital products. 5+ years in a senior product leadership role, managing product teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven experience in media, publishing, or content platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies, product management frameworks, and DevOps environments.
- Experience working closely with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to ship successful products, balancing long-term vision with short-term execution.
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in media or content technology is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 plus corporate bonus eligibility. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equitable across the board.
Our amazing benefits include:- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
- Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
- Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
- Sick Leave eligible for rollover
- Commuter Benefits
- 11 Paid National Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Parental Leave
- Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing
Our Core Values:- Do what's right. Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
- Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
- Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
- Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
- Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.
The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.