Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
Job Description
Join our Publishing team as a Product Manager and play a critical role in shaping and delivering the product roadmap for our Metro mobile apps. You'll collaborate with UX, design, engineering, and business teams to ensure prioritised initiatives meet key business and consumer objectives.
Our team drives product design and management for leading audience-facing brands like The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, Good Food, nine.com.au, and 9news.com.au. Every month we connect over 10 million Australians with the content that matters most to them, reaching them across our diverse digital ecosystem of mobile apps, web experiences, inboxes, and third-party platforms.
You’ll be joining a high performing team that prides itself on its curious, creative, inclusive and empathetic culture.
What you’ll do:
Manage the product development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, user story creation, feature prioritisation, and release planning.
Monitor and analyse product performance, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on the product based on data and user feedback.
Work with a squad of software engineers to drive the development cycle, ensuring features and initiatives are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Collaborate with the Lead Product Manager to develop and execute product plans that align with business objectives and user needs.
Communicate product plans, progress, and results to stakeholders, building strong cross-functional relationships.
Conduct market research, benchmarking, and competitor analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
Analyse user feedback and audience data to identify opportunities for product improvements.
Stay up to date with the latest digital trends to identify new opportunities and drive innovation
Qualifications
What You'll bring:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
2- 5 years of product development experience in mobile app channels.
Demonstrated experience working with engineering, design, and delivery teams in an agile environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform product decisions.
Demonstrated understanding of the agile methodology, product best practices, and the critical steps of product development from discovery to delivery.
The ability to synthesise customer feedback into valuable product insights and actionable next steps.
Understanding of UX and UI best practices.
Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
More info at Nine Careers.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
