Staff Product Manager, New Business Underscored

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO! We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. ㅤ Your New Role... As Staff Product Manager, Underscored, you will own the end-to-end user journey for the next iteration of CNN Underscored. As part of CNN's New Business division, dedicated to expanding beyond traditional news, you will shape the future of digital shopping guidance. We're seeking a product leader who deeply understands an audience's unique mindsets, shopping behaviors, and pain points, and can translate those insights into a cohesive, trusted product experience from purchase discovery through decision and beyond. Your Role Accountabilities... Own the Holistic Journey: Lead the end-to-end experience and user lifecycle of Underscored, ensuring every stage of the user journey feels seamless, intentional, and valuable. Obsess Over Customer Profiles & Needs: Deeply investigate user segments, shopping habits, and real-world alternatives. Conduct continuous qualitative and quantitative research to identify friction points and build solutions tailored to user mental models. Bridge Strategy & Execution: Partner closely with Design, UX Research, Engineering, and Editorial leads to translate core customer insights into clear product hypotheses, wireframes, and scalable solutions. Steer the team in strategic product areas with high…