
Hiring Editorial Product Manager!
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Email application to hr@malaysiakini.com
Responsibilities
Content and Product Strategy
- Develop and execute strategies that align editorial content with digital product innovation.
- Prioritize content production and product features based on audience needs and business goals.
- Identify and evaluate new opportunities to expand Malaysiakini’s reach and impact.
Product Development and Execution
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products, from ideation to launch.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including editors, designers, engineers, and analysts, to create high-quality and user-centric products.
- Lead initiatives to optimize user experience across platforms, ensuring content is accessible, engaging, and impactful.
User-Centric Content Delivery
- Apply design thinking principles to ensure the seamless presentation of content across devices and formats.
- Understand audience behavior and preferences to inform product decisions and content curation.
- Innovate storytelling methods using emerging digital tools and techniques.
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leverage analytics to measure content and product performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Use data insights to inform strategic decisions, enhance user engagement, and achieve business objectives.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Act as a liaison between editorial and technical teams to ensure alignment on goals and priorities.
- Communicate the vision and progress of projects to stakeholders across the organization.
- Champion a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.
Qualifications
Specific Skills
- Journalism Acumen: A strong understanding of editorial workflows and storytelling techniques, with the ability to identify and leverage digital storytelling opportunities.
- Design Thinking: Experience designing user-centric digital products with an emphasis on content presentation and accessibility.
- Technical Fluency: Familiarity with web development processes, UX design principles, and digital publishing tools.
- Data Analytics: Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand audience engagement and inform product decisions.
General Skills
- Business Acumen: Ability to balance editorial and financial goals, ensuring products drive both audience satisfaction and revenue.
- Prototyping: Skill in creating visual aids and prototypes to communicate ideas to stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Creative and strategic thinker capable of addressing complex challenges.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas and build consensus.
- Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams towards shared objectives.
- Empathy: Deep understanding of user needs and motivations to deliver impactful and engaging products.
Why Join Malaysiakini?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming the future of journalism.
- Work with a diverse and passionate team of professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Play a critical role in driving innovation in independent media.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and a brief portfolio (if available) to [hr@malaysiakini.com].