Product Project Manager

Product AND Project Manager

HYBRID ROLE > 3 DAYS/WEEK ONSITE IN NYC, SILVER SPRING (MD), OR ATLANTA

6 Months Contract

Summary

Seeking a seasoned Product Manager for the following role -

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and roadmap for scheduling and playlist management tools used in linear broadcast playout, aligning with broader organizational strategies and goals.
• Ensure the tools support dynamic scheduling scenarios, including last-minute changes, live event overrides, and contingency planning.
• Partner with programming, operations, and engineering teams to gather requirements and prioritize enhancements.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure scheduling tools meet the needs of schedulers, traffic managers, master control operators, and graphics coordinators.
• Define and deliver features that improve playlist creation, validation, and real-time updates.
• Support integrations with playout automation systems and metadata pipelines to ensure seamless execution.
• Build capabilities that accommodate the unpredictability of live sports, breaking news, and special events.
• Enable rapid playlist adjustments and conflict resolution without disrupting broadcast continuity.
• Design automated graphics triggers, such as Hot Starts and Credit Squeezes, aligned with editorial and operational needs.
• Monitor tool performance and user feedback to identify pain points and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure scheduling systems are scalable, reliable, and compliant with broadcast standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience; true professional project management experience needed
• 5+ years of product management experience; understanding business requirements and process workflows
• 5+ years of documentation experience, using LeanIX, Jira, or Confluence
• Experience with scheduling and traffic systems (e.g., WideOrbit, Mediagenix, Imagine, etc.)
• Deep understanding of linear broadcast workflows, especially playlist creation, playout operations, and graphics automation.
• Proven ability to manage complex requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with live event workflows and contingency scheduling.
• Experience with cloud-based or hybrid playout environments.
• Knowledge of SCTE standards, graphics automation, and ad insertion logic.
• Agile product development experience.
• Broadcast or scheduling systems experience.

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $65.00/hr - USD $73.50/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.