Senior Director, Ad Product

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Requirements:

• 12+ years of ad product development experience in the media and publishing industry.
• Ability to manage a product portfolio and prioritize short and long-term priorities.
• Experience managing and developing product managers, art directors, or designers.
• Passion for innovation and product transformation.
• Experience contributing to and scaling products for news or media organizations.
• Proven leadership in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Deep understanding of the media and advertising ecosystem.
• Collaborative and strategic mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfort in candid conversations and tough prioritization decisions.
• Track record of influencing high-level internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Build and execute a comprehensive ad product strategy, vision, and roadmap, including monetization milestones and targets.
• Elevate industry awareness of Axios ad product portfolio; position Axios as a leader in the space while staying ahead of media trends.
• Maintain expertise on advertising market demands and trajectory.
• Protect and communicate Axios ad product competitive advantage.
• Drive product concepts from inception to launch, involving design and project management.
• Utilize data for executing data-driven product strategies.
• Manage ad product suite's health through launching, optimizing, and refreshing products.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Cultivate a high-performance team and a diverse culture.