Group Nine Media is the family of four digital media brands: The Dodo, NowThis, Thrillist, and Seeker. Our mission is to tell great stories that spark action and make a real difference.

We are looking for a Program Manager to join the Program Management Team — a team within our larger tech & product team. As a Program Manager, you'll champion the way our teams work and interact through using the scrum framework so that you can lead them on the path of continuous improvement and delivery of products and features.

More about this role

Are you obsessed with how people work together in teams? Are you the one wrangling meetings back on track after going off topic? Are you constantly improving the way your team executes and communicates? The program management team works with the tech & product teams to create and iterate on our portfolio of products. We are a team of scrum masters who believe in the benefits of the scrum framework. In addition to iterating on our products, we also iterate on ourselves as a team – and that's where Program Management truly shines.

Who else you’ll be working with

Our tech & product team consists of six pods that are responsible for supporting different aspects of Group Nine Media with technology and design. Each pod consists of a product manager, a program manager, designers and developers.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

The ideal candidate:

• You have great people skills
• You are obsessed with team dynamics
• You have at least a basic understanding of the scrum framework and its benefits
• You are a self-starter who can identify where you are needed
• While you understand agile best practices, you are willing to adapt workflows and ceremonies in a way that works best for your team
• You know how to identify when a team’s vibe is off and you can help the team get back on track
• You are amazingly organized even when your days call for multi-tasking
• The notes you take at meetings can be read by anyone and they would feel as if they attended the meeting themselves
• You are interested in design, product, and/or technology
• You are an excellent facilitator – you aren't hesitant to interrupt a conversation to ensure that the team stays on topic or to ensure other team members have the opportunity to contribute
• You are enthusiastic about sharing your learnings with the other program managers
• You see the importance in collaboration and tackling problems together as a strength
• You are familiar with our Group Nine brands and you are interested in media
• Bonus (but NOT required): Relevant certifications or degrees: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Product Owner (CPO)

How to apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and include:
• Why you will be successful in this role
• Why you are interested in working at Group Nine Media
• If you are making a career shift, let us know why and what interests you about this role
• Please also submit a resume and include:
• Your work history that clearly describes your applicable experiences
• Include a link to your blog if you have one
• Do you volunteer anywhere? If so, we’d love to know about it

Welcome to the bottom section of this job description. Are you staring blankly at the screen doing a mental calculation to decide if you are qualified for this job? Apply anyway! We’d love to hear from you. You might have extremely valuable skills that are not listed above that can add value to our team.

We offer great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), PTO, company paid AD&D, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term disability, and much more!

Group Nine Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.