Product Manager New

The big picture:
Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy news and information with efficiency, clarity, and Smart Brevity. As a Product Manager, you will independently lead features and projects of moderate complexity that improve experiences for readers, journalists, and advertisers while driving business outcomes.Why it matters:
This role is central to shaping the future of Axios’ products. As a Product Manager, you will own initiatives from discovery to delivery, using data and user insights to guide decisions. You’ll collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders across the company to define priorities, optimize user journeys, and launch impactful features.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will make an impact at Axios with the following responsibilities:Independently manage features and quarterly priorities, from discovery through delivery.Use data to inform decisions, track performance, and optimize conversion funnels and core user journeys.Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews, translating insights into actionable requirements.Partner cross-functionally with engineering, design, editorial, and revenue teams to align execution with business goals.Communicate clearly across teams, adjusting messaging for different audiences.Maintain high-quality standards, ensuring features are delivered with minimal oversight.Mentor junior team members through reviews, feedback, and modeling best practices.Actively support teammates through collaboration, pairing, and team rituals.Apply AI tools independently to improve speed and quality of routine tasks, sharing prompts and workflows with peers.SkillsIdeal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for Axios’ mission, and have the following skills:2–4 years of experience
in product management or equivalent roles in technology, media, or SaaS.Proven ability to independently manage features, projects, and quarterly priorities.Strong analytical skills with experience using data to optimize user flows, funnels, and core product experiences.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to stakeholders at different levels.Experience conducting user research and translating findings into product requirements.Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring or supporting junior teammates.Fluency with AI tools to accelerate work, and the ability to share effective use cases with peers.What success looks likeDelivery of features and quarterly priorities that measurably improve user engagement and business performance.High-quality execution with minimal oversight and strong cross-functional alignment.Clear, audience-appropriate communication that builds trust with stakeholders and peers.Demonstrated use of data and research to shape product decisions.Effective application of AI tools that improve speed, quality, and team efficiency.Starting salary for this role is in the range of $100,000 - $125,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills. This range does not include other compensation benefits. Axios' compensation philosophy takes into account the cost of labor differentials across the country. Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible locations within the United States, but candidates will only be eligible for the salary range for their location.Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.What Axios brings to the table besides salary:401(k) with employer matchRobust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield networkEmployer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan optionDental and vision coveragePrimary caregiver 12-week paid leaveBirth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leaveAnnual learning and development stipend$100 monthly work-from-home stipendTele-mental health services through HeadspaceOneMedical membership, including tele-health servicesPersonal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocateInclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot FertilityAccess to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergenciesIncreased work flexibility for parents and caretakersVirtual company-sponsored social eventsA strong and positive work environmentA commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work cultureEqual Opportunity Employer StatementAxios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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