Director, Product MSNBC

Director, Product MSNBC

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Product leader to help us build the next set of innovative products for the news brands within Versant, the new spinoff from NBCUniversal. This is an exciting time to be joining a newly created product and tech unit that will support the ambitious digital goals of CNBC, MSNBC and E!Online.

The Product Director for MSNBC Digital will define and drive the product vision that powers MSNBC's next generation of news experiences across web, mobile, streaming, and emerging platforms. This leader will own the strategic roadmap that connects journalism, audience engagement, and technologyensuring MSNBC delivers timely, trusted, and deeply engaging content to audiences everywhere. Partnering with editorial, design, engineering, and data teams, the Product Director will balance journalistic integrity with user-centric innovation to strengthen MSNBC's presence across digital touchpoints.

This role requires a product visionary who thrives at the intersection of news, technology, and audience behavior. The Product Director will oversee end-to-end digital initiativesfrom live video and breaking-news modules to personalization, app experiences, and content management workflows. They will be accountable for defining success metrics, guiding cross-functional execution, and ensuring every product decision enhances user experience, editorial efficiency, and brand impact.

Responsibilities

Work with the VP, Product and Design and key stakeholders to define the digital product vision and multi-year roadmap for MSNBC's digital platforms.

Lead the development and optimization of products across web, app, and streaming environments.

Partner with editorial leadership to ensure digital tools align with newsroom needs and real-time publishing demands.

Drive audience engagement through personalization, notifications, and cross-platform user journeys.

Collaborate with Design and UX to create intuitive interfaces that reflect MSNBC's brand identity and journalistic authority.

Partner with Engineering to prioritize features, manage releases, and ensure scalability across systems.

Oversee analytics and data integrations to inform product decisions and optimize performance.

Manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation.

Align product strategies with monetization, subscription, and audience growth goals.

Define and track KPIs for engagement, performance, and newsroom efficiency.

Stay ahead of digital media trends, competitive insights, and emerging technologies shaping the future of news consumption.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of product management experience, including 3+ years leading teams in digital media or streaming environments.

Proven success developing consumer-facing products that drive audience engagement and revenue growth.

Strong understanding of newsroom workflows, publishing systems, and video streaming technologies.

Experience working cross-functionally with editorial, engineering, and design teams in an agile environment.

Data-driven decision-maker with deep experience using analytics to inform product strategy.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working within a large media organization or multi-brand digital ecosystem.

Familiarity with enterprise CMS systems

Understanding of personalization, AI-driven content delivery, and recommendation systems.

Background in OTT, connected-TV, or cross-platform video product design.

Knowledge of accessibility standards, SEO, and audience retention best practices.

Passion for journalism and the evolving role of digital news in public discourse.

Bachelor's degree desired; MBA a plus

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range : $160,000-$215,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible))

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.