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HEAD OF PRODUCT I The Kyiv Independent

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Kyiv or remote, full-time

About employer: The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill a head of product position.

Requirements:
• Experience of working as a Product Manager / Head of Product / other relevant product & tech experience.
• Experience of work in the news media industry would be considered an advantage.
• Strong command of English language (fluent or native).
• Strong business sense and a passion for using data to make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Professional knowledge of audience analysis and engagement tools and methods ( Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Chartbeat etc.).
• Leadership skills and the ability to set and prioritize goals.
• Understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region would be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of the values of the Kyiv Independent.

Responsibilities:
• Design & implement a product roadmap for the Kyiv Independent.
• Work hand in hand with the company’s top management and make sure product strategy fits into overall company development.
• Work with our engineering team on improving the Kyiv Independent’s digital presence and website experience.
• Grow and lead the product & technology team, develop and implement quarterly and annual hiring plans.
• Be knowledgeable of external best practices and industry developments for continuous product improvements.
• Analyse user needs and behaviour and work on tailoring Kyiv Independent’s digital assets to meet those needs.
• Develop external product partnerships and help further improve Kyiv Independent’s product and improve user experience (e.g. article’s automated audio versions, external subscriptions management tools).

Company offer:
• Market-level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• Busy but flexible work schedule;
• The ability to work remotely upon agreement;
• Work with foreign companies, and world opinion leaders.

Sent CV: here.