[JOB] New York Public Radio, Manager, Product Development & User Experience

• Gather requirements, create product specifications and wireframes
• Help define product vision and strategy
• Facilitate effective communication throughout the product development process between internal and external teams including engineering, design, executives and others
• Analyze product performance via user testing, analytics, etc.
• Track and communicate project status, issues, risks and decisions in a change-laden environment
• Remain abreast of competitors and trends in technology, usability, and design
• Comply with all New York Public Radio policies and guidelines
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s preferred in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of product management/product design experience
• Experience developing Internet products and technologies
• Ability to quickly synthesize complex issues to drive effective decision making
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with strong technical abilities
• Entrepreneurial drive and ability to achieve goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Understanding of user-centered design principles
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds
• Requires the intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with the other digital media staff, executives at NYPR, colleagues, and clients as needed.

Note:    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

New York Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume for consideration.