VP Product, Autos (Remote)

Company: U.S. News & World Report
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. Reporting to the Autos GM, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and experience to play a leading role in shaping the product roadmap for the next generation of US News Autos. We are very entrepreneurial and looking for a motivated individual to grow the team and help take our business to the next level. Success will be defined by market growth and revenue generation.
Are you up to the challenge?

• Consumer driven but with a business outcome mindset - think like a GM
• Understands the digital Auto landscape to identify growth opportunities, ensure products and offerings support market demand, and build toward the future
• Understands the needs of in-market car shoppers, enthusiasts and how to connect audiences with marketers
• Knows the display advertising ecosystem and relationship between content, inventory, ad tech, and revenue
• Publisher experience leading product teams for a medium to large consumer facing website
• Ability to think strategically while seeing execution to completion
• Make business decisions that affect stakeholders from product, content, technology, partner teams
• Ability to deliver, optimize, and grow performance marketing and lead monetization products at scale
• Capable of modeling different business scenarios, analyze data and developing action steps
  You should definitely have:
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience, 5 years in a management role
  • Experience in the digital Automotive space
  • Demonstrated ability in defining and executing product roadmaps
  • Proven track record of product management accomplishments with demonstrated success in product launches and end-to-end execution
  • Familiar with multi-channel digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, social, email, content marketing, conversion rate optimization).
  • Experience sourcing and executing strategic partnerships to grow the businesses and drive revenue
  • Understanding of SEO and ensuring it is a key component of the content development process
  • Experience building data-driven products
  • Management experience successfully growing and mentoring a team
  • Track record of building relationships with internal and external partners
  • Roll up your sleeves mindset
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Collaboration is a must
  • Occasional travel required
    It would be nice if you had:
    • Experience running and manage an automotive listings marketplace
    • Experience developing and monetizing Video products
      What it's like to work with us:Talent is our best asset!We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
      • Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
      • Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
      • Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
      • Collaborative Work Environment - Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
        Other Job Information
        • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
        • This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. As an equal opportunity employer, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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