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Opportunity Snapshot
You'll be a member of the "ground floor" team launching the new and highly energetic Interactive Division of one of the nation's largest media companies. In fact, if you're a good fit for this dynamic team, you won't be satisfied with merely "launching" -- you'll look forward to unleashing the Division on the interactive market. In addition to sharing in the challenge and satisfaction of helping transform what is currently a newspaper and broadcast company into an interactive media powerhouse, you'll be in a position to take advantage of the "upward draft" of opportunity created by that transformation.
You'll manage all aspects of Freedom's online employment products, including driving marketing and product strategy for employment products and launching specific products designed to increase our market share in the online employment space. To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have at least five years of relevant experience with a strong record of success at defining and innovating online products, including employment or other classified products. You'll also need a demonstrated ability to define and communicate a product vision by means of well-written product requirement documentation and presentations.
While you might not recognize the Freedom Communications name, the interactive world soon will -- and you'll help make that happen. We are the 14th largest media company in the nation, comprised of newspapers, broadcast television stations, and interactive media businesses. We publish 28 daily and 37 weekly newspapers, with a combined daily circulation of more than 1.2 million subscribers. Our eight-station broadcast division includes five CBS and three ABC network affiliates.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the qualifications outlined above, you'll need:
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
Outstanding organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
A combination of technology and business acumen
What's in It for You
High visibility -- this Division is one of FCI's major corporate initiatives for the next few years, and your successes will be noticed by senior leadership.
The "best of two worlds" -- you'll enjoy the entrepreneurial vigor of a true start-up atmosphere, but also the stability and resources of $1B Freedom Communications.
Career growth -- "growth" is the operative word here; not only will this position itself grow under, but also the Division will grow, both organically and via acquisition. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue a number of opportunities throughout Freedom Communications.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive base and generous incentive plan, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including all that you would expect as well as a few features that might pleasantly surprise you.
Shaping a New Interactive Division
We anticipate tremendous success in this new venture (a significant revenue stream already is flowing from online activities) and you'll contribute to strategies that will change the way Freedom attracts and understands consumers. This Division will act as a centralized resource for all of our business units as well as leading corporate-wide initiatives.
OOverall the business units are eager for the support and tools the Division will provide. At the same time, everyone in the Division will be a change agent, and you'll need to motivate and influence others to align with the overall vision as well as your own strategies and tactics. Entering the interactive market at this point in time means we won't make the mistakes that others have, but it also will challenge you to create strategies and processes that will distinguish us from our competition.
More About Your Role
Reporting to the Division's Director of Product Marketing, you'll join a team that will evolve over time; right off the bat we expect it will include other Product Managers, Content Editors, and Web Designers. You'll also interact with others in the Division, and with product management people in the local business units to minimize duplication and ensure smooth integration of Division and local operations. You'll also interface with external partners.
Your specific activities will include:
Managing the launch of specific products designed to increase Freedom's market share in the online employment space.
Driving the marketing/product strategy and research and development for employment products.
Working with Sales, Marketing, and Freedom business units to maximize the revenues of online employment products.
Leading the coordination and implementation of approved strategies and product improvements, assuming responsibility for defining business rules and for successfully aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Developing and implementing new products and services along with comprehensive marketing strategies.
Developing product definitions and documentation, and providing expertise and training to other departments involved in product development.
Coordinating and working closely with IT and other cross-functional team members like Sales, Customer Care, Operations, and other business units to meet business objectives.
Identifying and recommending product improvements to fit advertisers' and users' needs.
Working with functional groups in developing product roadmaps to ensure business objectives and financial targets are met.
Monitoring product performance along with market trends, user feedback, advertiser/sales needs and feedback, competitive information, and market research for a given product line to determine the right feature set.
Keys to Success
In order to be an outstanding Director of Product Marketing, you will:
Take a proactive, life-long-learner approach to maintaining your industry and product knowledge.
Leverage the tactical skills to execute on our vision and achieve your goals.
Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, holding yourself to high standards.
Bring excellent organizational skills, including follow up as well as time and resource management abilities.
Possess exceptional leadership abilities, including initiative, a willingness to mentor others, and a strong teamwork orientation.
Be a self-assessor, understanding what makes you good at what you do, and constantly taking steps to build on strengths and improve on weaknesses.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Freedom Communications, Inc (FCI) was officially established in 1950 but our roots reach back to 1935, when Publisher R.C. Hoiles acquired the Santa Ana Register, the first of many media businesses that would make up FCI. Today we are a privately owned diversified media company with an employee base of over 7,000.
Freedom Communications is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and transformation. We continue to innovate by looking for new business opportunities through a mix of acquisitions and internal growth, developing our Interactive business, and pushing the envelope in online, on-air, and print media delivery.
Opportunity Snapshot
You'll be a member of the "ground floor" team launching the new and highly energetic Interactive Division of one of the nation's largest media companies. In fact, if you're a good fit for this dynamic team, you won't be satisfied with merely "launching" -- you'll look forward to unleashing the Division on the interactive market. In addition to sharing in the challenge and satisfaction of helping transform what is currently a newspaper and broadcast company into an interactive media powerhouse, you'll be in a position to take advantage of the "upward draft" of opportunity created by that transformation.
You'll manage all aspects of Freedom's online employment products, including driving marketing and product strategy for employment products and launching specific products designed to increase our market share in the online employment space. To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have at least five years of relevant experience with a strong record of success at defining and innovating online products, including employment or other classified products. You'll also need a demonstrated ability to define and communicate a product vision by means of well-written product requirement documentation and presentations.
While you might not recognize the Freedom Communications name, the interactive world soon will -- and you'll help make that happen. We are the 14th largest media company in the nation, comprised of newspapers, broadcast television stations, and interactive media businesses. We publish 28 daily and 37 weekly newspapers, with a combined daily circulation of more than 1.2 million subscribers. Our eight-station broadcast division includes five CBS and three ABC network affiliates.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the qualifications outlined above, you'll need:
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
Outstanding organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
A combination of technology and business acumen
What's in It for You
High visibility -- this Division is one of FCI's major corporate initiatives for the next few years, and your successes will be noticed by senior leadership.
The "best of two worlds" -- you'll enjoy the entrepreneurial vigor of a true start-up atmosphere, but also the stability and resources of $1B Freedom Communications.
Career growth -- "growth" is the operative word here; not only will this position itself grow under, but also the Division will grow, both organically and via acquisition. Your success in this role could set you up to pursue a number of opportunities throughout Freedom Communications.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive base and generous incentive plan, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including all that you would expect as well as a few features that might pleasantly surprise you.
Shaping a New Interactive Division
We anticipate tremendous success in this new venture (a significant revenue stream already is flowing from online activities) and you'll contribute to strategies that will change the way Freedom attracts and understands consumers. This Division will act as a centralized resource for all of our business units as well as leading corporate-wide initiatives.
OOverall the business units are eager for the support and tools the Division will provide. At the same time, everyone in the Division will be a change agent, and you'll need to motivate and influence others to align with the overall vision as well as your own strategies and tactics. Entering the interactive market at this point in time means we won't make the mistakes that others have, but it also will challenge you to create strategies and processes that will distinguish us from our competition.
More About Your Role
Reporting to the Division's Director of Product Marketing, you'll join a team that will evolve over time; right off the bat we expect it will include other Product Managers, Content Editors, and Web Designers. You'll also interact with others in the Division, and with product management people in the local business units to minimize duplication and ensure smooth integration of Division and local operations. You'll also interface with external partners.
Your specific activities will include:
Managing the launch of specific products designed to increase Freedom's market share in the online employment space.
Driving the marketing/product strategy and research and development for employment products.
Working with Sales, Marketing, and Freedom business units to maximize the revenues of online employment products.
Leading the coordination and implementation of approved strategies and product improvements, assuming responsibility for defining business rules and for successfully aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Developing and implementing new products and services along with comprehensive marketing strategies.
Developing product definitions and documentation, and providing expertise and training to other departments involved in product development.
Coordinating and working closely with IT and other cross-functional team members like Sales, Customer Care, Operations, and other business units to meet business objectives.
Identifying and recommending product improvements to fit advertisers' and users' needs.
Working with functional groups in developing product roadmaps to ensure business objectives and financial targets are met.
Monitoring product performance along with market trends, user feedback, advertiser/sales needs and feedback, competitive information, and market research for a given product line to determine the right feature set.
Keys to Success
In order to be an outstanding Director of Product Marketing, you will:
Take a proactive, life-long-learner approach to maintaining your industry and product knowledge.
Leverage the tactical skills to execute on our vision and achieve your goals.
Demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, holding yourself to high standards.
Bring excellent organizational skills, including follow up as well as time and resource management abilities.
Possess exceptional leadership abilities, including initiative, a willingness to mentor others, and a strong teamwork orientation.
Be a self-assessor, understanding what makes you good at what you do, and constantly taking steps to build on strengths and improve on weaknesses.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Freedom Communications, Inc (FCI) was officially established in 1950 but our roots reach back to 1935, when Publisher R.C. Hoiles acquired the Santa Ana Register, the first of many media businesses that would make up FCI. Today we are a privately owned diversified media company with an employee base of over 7,000.
Freedom Communications is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and transformation. We continue to innovate by looking for new business opportunities through a mix of acquisitions and internal growth, developing our Interactive business, and pushing the envelope in online, on-air, and print media delivery.
Freedom Interactive Division is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
