Versant Media · 9 hours ago
Product Manager, AI
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expVersant Media is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking an AI Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of artificial intelligence initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing audience engagement through AI-driven features and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into user-friendly product experiences.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Collaborate with product and tech leadership to define and execute the AI product strategy, enhancing news discovery, personalization, and content creation experiences
Identify opportunities to leverage machine learning, NLP, and generative AI to improve editorial workflows and audience engagement
Partner with newsroom, design, and engineering teams to translate journalistic needs into scalable AI solutions
Own the roadmap for AI-driven features such as recommendations, summarization, tagging, transcription, and semantic search
Evaluate and integrate third-party AI tools while ensuring alignment with brand standards, data privacy, and ethics policies
Collaborate with data scientists to design and validate models that improve user retention and content relevance
Establish success metrics and analyze the performance of AI initiatives using A/B testing and analytics
Communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders in clear, actionable terms
Ensure AI systems support editorial integrity, bias mitigation, and responsible use of automation
Partner with data governance and legal teams to maintain compliance with evolving AI regulations
Drive continuous learning within the organization by sharing insights, prototypes, and emerging trends
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of product management experience, including at least 2 years leading AI, data, or machine learning initiatives
Deep understanding of generative AI, NLP, recommendation systems, and content personalization
Experience in digital publishing, newsroom workflows, or large-scale media platforms
Proven ability to translate technical AI concepts into user-centric features and measurable outcomes
Strong communication and collaboration skills across editorial, design, engineering, and data science teams
Commitment to ethical AI use, data privacy, transparency, and bias mitigation in media applications
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Product Management, or a related field
Experience with AI content tools (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI) and MLOps frameworks
Familiarity with CMS systems, metadata frameworks, and audience data pipelines
Track record of launching AI-powered products that improved engagement, efficiency, or monetization
Knowledge of emerging AI regulations, copyright implications, and media compliance standards
Passion for innovation at the intersection of journalism, technology, and audience experience
Benefits
Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks
Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
Recent News
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