Product Manager – Roadtrip Nation – Costa Mesa, CA

Roadtrip Nation seeks an experienced Product Manager to own, create, and execute the strategy and vision of the Interview Archive.

The Product Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining product planning, marketing and delivery. This role collaborates with the Marketing, Sales & Development, Product and the Production teams to ensure consistency across the company’s design methodology.

This is a full time position based out of our office in Costa Mesa, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research the market, identify the market opportunity, and articulate the user and/or buyer needs to the Product Director, founders, and company.
Develop and communicate a product plan and release schedule for the Interview Archive.
Own, communicate, and execute the strategy and vision of the Interview Archive.
Lead product execution of the Interview Archive with company resources (web, design, and production).
Participate in a product development process for subsequent iterations and new products and associated with the Interview Archive.
Conduct user research and market research for the Interview Archive.
Communicate effectively across teams within an agile environment with multiple releases occurring each month.
Balance the product roadmap of the Interview Archive with the strategic partner deliverables and integrations of the Interview Archive.
Actively work with the development team to address partner needs and deliver successful business-to-business products
Develop requirements documents and use cases for new product features.

Qualifications:

2- 3 years of experience as a Product Manager for a software product, business-to-business required, direct-to-consumer desired
Experience with agile development processes and monthly or weekly product release cycles
Experience bringing new products to market
Passion for web-based software products and education products
“Roll-up-your-sleeves” entrepreneurial, startup attitude
Experience managing a subscription based service is preferred
Natural ability to relate to customers
User empathy
User research and product design experience
Ability to work with different people across a team effectively

Proficient with current business software, including Google Docs, MS Office, and project management software.

Education/Experience:

College degree in Marketing, Business or related area of study preferred

How to apply

About Roadtrip Nation

Located in Costa Mesa, CA, a passerby wouldn’t be able to miss Roadtrip Nation’s colorful HQ with one of our Green RVs parked out front (if it’s not out on one of its many Roadtrips). We’re a team of hardworking, creative individuals, and we feed off one another’s energy and ideas. On a typical day, you’ll find us in our conference room in the midst of a collaborative brainstorm or with our eyes glued to Photoshop and Premiere. Although we work hard, there’s always time for a little fun. Find us battling one another in a vehement game of Ping-Pong, emailing each other cat memes, and deconstructing the merits of various TV shows like it’s literature. If you think you’d fit in well with us, we’d love to meet you.

To Apply:

Before contacting us, please visit our website, roadtripnation.com, to gain an understanding of our mission. Our hires are typically those who can articulate how and in what ways they connect with our content, so please have a thorough understanding of who we are and what we do before applying.

Once you’ve done that, send us an email with PRODUCT MANAGER IA in the subject line:

1. Your resume,
2. A cover letter,
3. A short essay (max. one page) – Browse through our Season 10 (or any season) and let us know what individual’s interview inspired you the most and why.

Send all these materials to jobs@roadtripnation.com

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