About the Role
As a Product Manager at Axel Springer, you will be responsible for the further development of WELT.de with the goal of increasing direct traffic and engagement, making WELT.de attractive beyond the core user base. You will shape the digital future of journalism in an innovative environment, working with experts from various disciplines to develop market-leading media products for Europe and the USA.
Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the roadmap and backlog for your product area and prioritize according to business goals and user value.
- Continuously analyze usage data, market trends, and competitors to develop the best possible solutions.
- Ensure that product development is data-driven and user-centric.
- Ensure transparency towards stakeholders by communicating progress clearly and structured.
- Actively and systematically use AI in your daily work and drive innovation in your product area.
Requirements
- Approximately 5 years of experience as a Product Manager in the digital environment, ideally in the B2C sector or in fields such as advertising, marketing, or content management.
- You have independently managed product initiatives from idea to launch.
- You possess entrepreneurial thinking and make decisions based on business goals and user value.
- You approach your tasks analytically, structured, and solution-oriented – you want to drive things forward, test quickly, and iterate systematically.
- You are very familiar with agile methods and cross-functional collaboration.
- You have excellent German (C1) and English (C1) language skills.
Skills
- Product Management
- Agile Methods
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Market Trend Analysis
- Competitor Analysis
- User-Centric Development
- AI Implementation
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Structured Approach
- Solution-Oriented
- Rapid Testing
- Systematic Iteration
- German (C1)
- English (C1)
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- 80% Office Presence
- 20% Mobile Work
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Benefits
- Training
- Learning Lunches
- Tech Conferences
- Budget for workshops
- Discounted Germany Ticket
- JobRad leasing
- Bicycle garage with regular service
- Childcare
- Modern company kindergarten
- 30 days of vacation
- 10 days of working from abroad
- Free lunch
About the Company
- Axel Springer is shaping the digital future of journalism.
- We operate in an innovative environment, collaborating with experts from various disciplines to develop market-leading media products for Europe and the USA.
- Our contribution shapes the transformation of the media industry and strengthens independent journalism.
- WELT.de is one of Germany's highest-reach news websites and is central to marketing and the growth of digital subscriptions.
- We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in future-oriented technologies.
- Our five essentials are the values that connect us and our compass in our commitment to freedom.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
