Product Manager at Axios

Job description

The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy news and information with efficiency, clarity, and Smart Brevity. As a Product Manager, Revenue, you will independently lead features and projects of moderate complexity that grow Axios’ advertising business and create value for advertising partners. Why it matters: You will turn advertiser needs and commercial opportunities into buyable products. Working with revenue, engineering, design, and editorial partners, you will take initiatives from discovery through delivery, using data and user research to guide priorities and measure results. Responsibilities In this role, you will make an impact at Axios with the following responsibilities: Independently manage advertising product features and priorities from discovery through delivery. Partner with revenue, engineering, design, and editorial teams to identify advertiser needs and translate commercial opportunities into clear product requirements. Use data to guide priorities, measure performance, and improve advertising products across Axios’ properties and client base. Identify opportunities to improve the internal tools, technology, and workflows that support the revenue organization. Translate between commercial priorities and technical requirements, communicating clearly with different audiences. Deliver high-quality features with minimal oversight and keep cross-functional partners aligned. Use AI tools to improve the speed and quality of routine work, sharing effective prompts and workflows with peers. Skills Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and have the following skills: Keen interest in commercial products that drive revenue growth for Axios 5+ years of experience in product management or equivalent roles in technology, media, or SaaS. Experience in advertising or commercially focused product development is preferred. Proven ability to independently manage features, projects, and quarterly priorities. Experience launching commercially focused products and translating customer needs into solutions that drive revenue. Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to evaluate product performance and inform commercial decisions. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain business needs to technical teams and technical decisions to business stakeholders. Experience conducting user research and translating findings into product requirements. Fluency with AI tools to accelerate work and share effective use cases with peers. What success looks like High-quality delivery with minimal oversight and strong cross-functional alignment. Clear communication that builds trust with stakeholders and peers. Strong revenue partnerships that turn commercial needs into useful product solutions. Continuous improvement of how you work, including using AI and embracing new ways of developing products Starting salary for this role is in the range of $100,000 - $125,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account the cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location. Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows. What Axios brings to the table besides salary: 401(k) with employer match Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option Dental and vision coverage Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave Generous vacation policy, plus holidays One mental health day per quarter Annual learning and development stipend $100 monthly work-from-home stipend Tele-mental health services through Headspace OneMedical membership, including tele-health services Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility Access to the Axios Employee Support Fund, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers Virtual company-sponsored social events A strong and positive work environment A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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Must-haves

In this role, you will make an impact at Axios with the following responsibilities:
Independently manage advertising product features and priorities from discovery through delivery.
Partner with revenue, engineering, design, and editorial teams to identify advertiser needs and translate commercial opportunities into clear product requirements.
Use data to guide priorities, measure performance, and improve advertising products across Axios’ properties and client base.
Identify opportunities to improve the internal tools, technology, and workflows that support the revenue organization.
Translate between commercial priorities and technical requirements, communicating clearly with different audiences.
Deliver high-quality features with minimal oversight and keep cross-functional partners aligned.
Use AI tools to improve the speed and quality of routine work, sharing effective prompts and workflows with peers.
Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and have the following skills:
Keen interest in commercial products that drive revenue growth for Axios
Proven ability to independently manage features, projects, and quarterly priorities.
Experience launching commercially focused products and translating customer needs into solutions that drive revenue.
Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to evaluate product performance and inform commercial decisions.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain business needs to technical teams and technical decisions to business stakeholders.
Experience conducting user research and translating findings into product requirements.
Fluency with AI tools to accelerate work and share effective use cases with peers.
What success looks like
High-quality delivery with minimal oversight and strong cross-functional alignment.
Clear communication that builds trust with stakeholders and peers.
Strong revenue partnerships that turn commercial needs into useful product solutions.
Continuous improvement of how you work, including using AI and embracing new ways of developing products
What Axios brings to the table besides salary:
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option

Nice-to-haves

5+ years of experience in product management or equivalent roles in technology, media, or SaaS. Experience in advertising or commercially focused product development is preferred.

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