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Job description / Role
TRT Arabic believes in reaching our audiences on their preferred platforms through innovative formats that make us relatable to our community. Be it snapchat, whatsapp or something more traditional like facebook or our website, we’re looking for a candidate who understands the importance of creating unique experiences for each platform.
The Product Manager for Web and Mobile reports to the Head of Digital Products and is responsible for building the global strategy for TRT Arabic across our Web experiences. He/She will be responsible for developing and implementing industry leading strategies across a variety of Web platforms, with a core focus on the TRT Arabic website.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience developing compelling media strategies across Web and Mobile related media platforms.
The candidate must have innovative approach in dealing with the ever changing experience of a web presence, moving beyond the traditional homepage to provide a compelling user experiences across individual pages of content.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the Websites product roadmap and strategy
• Develop and implement a global strategy for TRT Arabic website and associated products
• Outline the roadmap for all TRT Arabic websites, working with both the internal software teams and external vendors
• Manage budgets and resource allocation
• Develop product roadmaps and project plans
• Lead discussions around best practices and continually innovate to identify new opportunities as new technologies emerge
• Manage the complete lifecycle of the product road map, from concept through to design, build, launch and iterative improvements
• Work closely with the software team to ensure the CMS is able to effectively publish to the various products
• Work closely with the online team to ensure journalists have the best understanding and experiences of each product
• Develop new methods of creating and distributing content for Web services through interactive experiences
Requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of the news and media industry
• A passion and commitment to the TRT Arabic spirit of journalism.
• Sound leadership and communication abilities.
• Mastery over the Web landscape.
• Demonstrated experience running creative teams around Web products
• Experienced in contributing to large digital organizations.
• Experienced in analyzing trends in the digital space.
• At least 5-8 years experience in digital media or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years experience in Web product strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital media
• A proven track record of success.
• Must be an advanced/native Arabic speaker
• Must have good knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Turkish is a plus
About the Company
At TRT Arabi we're building a global community focused around change. We're looking beyond the headlines to drive meaningful conversations that empower. We want to connect people across the globe to issues that matter. We explore the reality behind the hashtags and the people behind the statistics. We will seek to unpack the issues behind each story.
By placing the human at the heart of each story we hope to promote a global conscience that provokes moral reactions - revealing a deeper understanding of the diversity of the lives around us.