Rotary
Product Owner - Digital Media / USA: Evanston, IL
Rotary, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Job Title: Product Owner - Digital MediaArea: CommunicationsReports to: Product Manager - Communications
Classification: ExemptLocation: Evanston, IL
This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary's clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.
Rotary's Commitment to Belonging (DEI)
At Rotary, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
OverviewThe Communications Product Owner position is responsible for managing a suite of digital media products, specifically:Rotary Brand CenterRotary's magazine page at rotary.org/magazineRotary magazine's Digital replica (subscription)
The role reports to the Communications Product Manager and works closely with the UX Design and Development teams to manage the product, understand priorities, and provide all necessary details for the development team to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.
You Will HaveBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required3+ years of professional experience as a product owner of software products and/or services, business analyst or similar roleFamiliarity with the product management lifecycle and knowledge of media operations in news and digital publicationsExperience with creating a monetization and advertising strategyStrong analytical and project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience in building consensus across groups with different priorities and leading diverse cross-functional teamsComfortable working in an Agile environmentYou Are Good At
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Team oriented with proven ability to build consensus across groups with different priorities and lead diverse cross-functional teamsTackles problems with creativity and a positive attitudePossesses strong analytical and decision-making skillsFlexible and adaptable to changeYou Will Be Responsible For
Managing Rotary Magazine Team's digital media productsCreating and executing the product vision for a new web experience for Rotary magazineLeading the efforts to find a new platform to host the digital edition of Rotary's magazine and partnering with vendors to strengthen the Rotary magazine experienceWorking with the Digital Insights Lead to maintain a data analytics dashboard, look up stats, pull stats, and create reports for internal customersKeeping track of help desk and incidents tickets to ensure customer inquiries and production outages are triaged, investigated, and resolved.Developing a monetization and advertising strategy for Rotary MagazineDeveloping proficiency with Rotary's content management system and its integrations with third party products to support content authors, DAM platform specialists, and global communications specialistsSupporting the broader Communications digital portfolio by serving as a product owner on other websites as determined by the Product ManagerOwning the product backlog and priority of backlog items; ensure it is transparent, visible, and understoodCreating and communicating backlog items (i.e., user stories)Closely collaborating with key team members including the Manager of Web Content and the Rotary magazine team to gain product understanding and prioritize backlog items efficientlyPartnering with the Brand Center business owner to prioritize, coordinate, and implement business tasks and projectsAssist with creating the platform for digital advertising for the magazineProcessing and analyzing product feedback from stakeholdersCollaborating with IT to assist decision-making and sequencing of critical technology enablersCollaborating with the Technical Lead, Scrum Master, Test Lead, and Architect to plan new development workWorking with Rotary's member and data services team to manage circulation for the digital subscription of the magazineEnsuring ongoing collaboration with other product development teams to align work and proactively manage cross-team dependenciesConduct demo for all required stakeholdersRun user acceptance testingLeadership Attributes
Communication:
Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.Global Perspective:
Anticipates trends in the global humanitarian market to make decisions on where to focus Rotary's efforts.Accountability:
Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.Adaptability:
Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.Why Work for Rotary?
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits packageProgressive 401k matching contributionsAbove market and generous paid time off packageTuition reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesOn-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employeesFlextime-several different work schedules to choose fromClose to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food optionsPlease note:
Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance
Classification: ExemptLocation: Evanston, IL
This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary's clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.
Rotary's Commitment to Belonging (DEI)
At Rotary, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
OverviewThe Communications Product Owner position is responsible for managing a suite of digital media products, specifically:Rotary Brand CenterRotary's magazine page at rotary.org/magazineRotary magazine's Digital replica (subscription)
The role reports to the Communications Product Manager and works closely with the UX Design and Development teams to manage the product, understand priorities, and provide all necessary details for the development team to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.
You Will HaveBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required3+ years of professional experience as a product owner of software products and/or services, business analyst or similar roleFamiliarity with the product management lifecycle and knowledge of media operations in news and digital publicationsExperience with creating a monetization and advertising strategyStrong analytical and project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience in building consensus across groups with different priorities and leading diverse cross-functional teamsComfortable working in an Agile environmentYou Are Good At
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Team oriented with proven ability to build consensus across groups with different priorities and lead diverse cross-functional teamsTackles problems with creativity and a positive attitudePossesses strong analytical and decision-making skillsFlexible and adaptable to changeYou Will Be Responsible For
Managing Rotary Magazine Team's digital media productsCreating and executing the product vision for a new web experience for Rotary magazineLeading the efforts to find a new platform to host the digital edition of Rotary's magazine and partnering with vendors to strengthen the Rotary magazine experienceWorking with the Digital Insights Lead to maintain a data analytics dashboard, look up stats, pull stats, and create reports for internal customersKeeping track of help desk and incidents tickets to ensure customer inquiries and production outages are triaged, investigated, and resolved.Developing a monetization and advertising strategy for Rotary MagazineDeveloping proficiency with Rotary's content management system and its integrations with third party products to support content authors, DAM platform specialists, and global communications specialistsSupporting the broader Communications digital portfolio by serving as a product owner on other websites as determined by the Product ManagerOwning the product backlog and priority of backlog items; ensure it is transparent, visible, and understoodCreating and communicating backlog items (i.e., user stories)Closely collaborating with key team members including the Manager of Web Content and the Rotary magazine team to gain product understanding and prioritize backlog items efficientlyPartnering with the Brand Center business owner to prioritize, coordinate, and implement business tasks and projectsAssist with creating the platform for digital advertising for the magazineProcessing and analyzing product feedback from stakeholdersCollaborating with IT to assist decision-making and sequencing of critical technology enablersCollaborating with the Technical Lead, Scrum Master, Test Lead, and Architect to plan new development workWorking with Rotary's member and data services team to manage circulation for the digital subscription of the magazineEnsuring ongoing collaboration with other product development teams to align work and proactively manage cross-team dependenciesConduct demo for all required stakeholdersRun user acceptance testingLeadership Attributes
Communication:
Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.Global Perspective:
Anticipates trends in the global humanitarian market to make decisions on where to focus Rotary's efforts.Accountability:
Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.Adaptability:
Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.Why Work for Rotary?
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits packageProgressive 401k matching contributionsAbove market and generous paid time off packageTuition reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesOn-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employeesFlextime-several different work schedules to choose fromClose to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food optionsPlease note:
Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance