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• Director of Product (Product Editor) at CalMatters

  Posted 2 days ago

  CalMatters/The Markup is looking for a director of product who shares our passion for using technology to investigate technology, catalyze what journalism organizations can accomplish, and create real-world impact for people and communities. In this role, you will lead a team of web developers, engineers, and technical specialists to envision and execute a range of newsroom products, from practical Wordpress plugins and game-changing privacy detection tools to our flagship email newsletters and unique editorial collaborations. The director of product will also have a second title based on how newsroom titles are normally structured: Product editor. This represents our belief that our product team is a critical part of our editorial work. The ideal candidate is ready to think outside of the box with us, and lead how the product team can be part of envisioning our newsroom’s future. This role reports to the deputy managing editor of impact, an editorial department created in July 2024, aimed at ensuring our journalism has the most real-world impact as possible. Impact houses our audience and engagement, membership, data and interactives, product, and partnerships teams. Since the Impact department was created, we’ve launched print voter guide zines, TikTok quiz filters, a regional newsletter, community voter education events, and more. Read more about how we think about impact. The person we hire will have a voice in shaping the role. Many different skill sets and experiences could be a great fit for this position. This full-time position with benefits is based in California and requires occasional travel to our Sacramento office. We will consider U.S.-based candidates not living in California.

  • Remote / Sacramento, CA
  • CalMatters
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