Senior Product Manager, Content Experience

The Washington Post

94d • $119,700 - $199,300

About The Position

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our Content Experience Product team, reporting to the Head of WP Product and Product Design. This role is focused on evolving how users engage with our journalism — across formats like text, video, and audio, and across platforms including web, app, and distributed channels. You'll help shape the user experience of how our stories are presented, consumed, and optimized for impact. Success in this role requires a deep and meaningful partnership with our newsroom, working closely with editorial stakeholders to align product decisions with journalistic goals, audience needs, and platform strategy.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of product management experience, including ownership of consumer-facing digital products
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Media, Computer Science, Business, or related disciplines)
• Experience working in content or information-driven companies
• Strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch and iteration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with editorial and technical teams
• Ability to think strategically and make data-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a media company or with audience-facing multimedia products such as video players, streaming platforms, etc.
• Familiarity working with generative AI technologies and incorporating them into user-facing product experiences
• Understanding of content packaging, distribution strategies, and engagement metrics

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution across initiatives that shape how our journalism is presented and experienced
• Partner closely with editorial stakeholders to understand goals, workflows, and opportunities for storytelling innovation
• Define and manage product roadmaps that improve content presentation, user engagement, and overall experience
• Drive product discovery and experimentation in collaboration with engineering, design, and newsroom teams
• Communicate vision, priorities, and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to product culture through mentorship, clear thinking, and a strong sense of ownership

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees