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🕒 February 24

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Verlag Der Tagesspiegel

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1945

📱 Media

Media

Verlag Der Tagesspiegel is the publishing company behind the Tagesspiegel, a major Berlin-based daily newspaper and digital news platform. It produces local, national and international journalism across politics, culture, economy, sports and lifestyle, offers subscription products (including Tagesspiegel Plus and e‑paper), advertising and events, and operates digital services and apps for readers.

📋 Description

• Digital strategy & governance: You develop and implement the digital product strategy in close coordination with the executive management, translate company objectives into clear digital initiatives and roadmaps, and define and monitor relevant OKRs and KPIs • Team leadership & collaboration: You lead a high‑performing, agile digital team both functionally and disciplinarily, promote a user‑centered, collaborative way of working, and strengthen a modern, cross‑team working culture • Product & project ownership: You are responsible for the strategic roadmap and ensure that epics, initiatives and projects are consistently delivered. Together with your team you always keep priorities, resources, quality standards and progress of key initiatives in view. You identify risks early, initiate course corrections and ensure target outcomes are achieved • Technical coordination & quality assurance: Together with the Tech Lead you define ambitious standards for architecture, security, performance and technical sustainability. You ensure robust collaboration between internal and external teams and make sure technical and strategic requirements remain balanced • Stakeholder management & communication: You work closely with editorial, executive management, sales, marketing and external partners. You create a shared understanding of digital goals, opportunities and challenges — and communicate roadmaps, successes and learnings transparently and appropriately for the audience. You act as a bridge between business, technology and journalistic standards • Innovation, growth & new business models: You identify market trends, new technologies and opportunities for new audiences or business models at an early stage. Based on this, you initiate and lead innovation projects, pilot new digital formats (e.g. AI‑supported, personalized, data‑driven) and drive the continuous development of the portfolio

🎯 Requirements

• Several years of experience in digital product development, ideally in the media or technology sector • Proven leadership experience in interdisciplinary, cross‑functional teams • Deep technical understanding and solid experience in agile project management • Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands‑on mentality and high innovation capability • Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect diverse stakeholders — from editorial and tech to management • Analytical mindset and confidence in working with KPIs, data‑driven decision making and digital analytics tools • Understanding of modern digital business models • Experience in change management and in evolving digital processes and structures • Enthusiasm for new technologies, trends and innovative product approaches • Business‑fluent German and English

🏖️ Benefits

• Creative freedom in a team that values ideas and where you can implement your vision at an innovative media company in the heart of Berlin • Flat hierarchies with short decision‑making paths and direct communication • Subsidized BVG company ticket and contribution to company pension plan • Free digital subscription to Tagesspiegel & Tagesspiegel Plus, Handelsblatt and Die Zeit • Opportunities for professional development through the online platform Masterplan to advance your career • A 38.5‑hour work week with 30 days of vacation (full‑time) so you have enough time to rest • Flexible working hours and remote work up to 50%