Media Product Manager
@ Gigster

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About Gigster

Gigster is seeking a Media Product Manager with robust experience in media organizations, focusing on native-like Arabic and strong English proficiency. The role emphasizes newsroom workflow optimization, metadata management, and publishing tool advancements.

About the Role

As a Media Product Manager, you will own the software tools powering global newsrooms from planning to publishing. You will enhance workflows, refine metadata collection, develop training in both Arabic and English, and drive process innovation for digital content.

What You’ll Do

  • Optimize newsroom workflows for planning, publishing, and metadata management.
  • Refine metadata collection to improve content discoverability.
  • Lead bilingual training and onboarding sessions.
  • Develop technical and user documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product and editorial strategies.
  • Integrate end-user feedback into product improvements.
  • Balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

What We’re Looking For

  • Fluency in Arabic (native/MSA) and solid English proficiency.
  • 2–4 years of product management in media or content systems.
  • Strong Emotional Intelligence and active listening skills.
  • Experience with metadata management and publishing tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based systems and basic API integrations.
  • User-Centered Design principles and iterative development experience.
  • Ability to work independently and within a remote team.
  • Availability for an 8-hour shift ending at noon EST.

Additional Assets

  • Newsroom experience as a writer or editor.
  • Experience with platforms like Microsoft SharePoint, Airtable or Monday.com.
  • Familiarity with LLM and prompt engineering.
  • Strong documentation and detail orientation.
  • Remote work experience.

Our Recruitment Process

The process includes a recruiter screening, resume review, and a series of client interviews.

What We Offer

This is a fully remote, full-time independent contractor role with flexible payment options in USD.

Key skills/competency

  • Media Management
  • Arabic Fluency
  • English Proficiency
  • Product Management
  • Metadata Management
  • User-Centered Design
  • Technical Acumen
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Newsroom Workflows
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How to Get Hired at Gigster

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor experience to media product management skills.
  • Highlight Bilingual Skills: Emphasize Arabic and English proficiency.
  • Showcase EQ: Demonstrate emotional intelligence in past roles.
  • Prepare Examples: Detail collaboration with technical and editorial teams.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review API integrations basics.
Study cloud-based content systems.
Analyze metadata management practices.
Familiarize with publishing tools.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss a time of collaborative conflict resolution.
Explain your customer advocacy approach.
Describe managing independent projects.
Detail handling feedback constructively.

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