Role: Product Manager – Content Management LifecycleContract: Full TimeLocation: London (Hybrid)Hours: 37.5 hoursPosition Overview:We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join one of our large program teams within technology at base. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision of a product manager, the analytical mindset of a business analyst, and the technical understanding of a product owner.Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations pertaining to content lifecycle and master data management within the overall media supply chains, with particular focus on rights management and content insights. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems accurately capture, manage, and utilize master data (including title, rights, and assets) to drive operational efficiency, monetization, and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Product Ownership Support: Client-facing role, driving roadmap and gathering requirements ensuring execution of product rollout that aligns with business goals and company strategy. Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria, and technical specsRequirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with legal, business affairs, content operations, global rights operations, finance and technology teams to gather and document business and system requirementsContent Lifecycle Understanding: Analyze the rights and restrictions associated with content throughout its lifecycle — from acquisition, production, and distribution to archiving and monetizationRights Management Systems: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on rights systems (e.g., Rightsline, or custom platforms), supporting enhancements and integrations with other enterprise systems. Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and audience preferences to support media product innovationWorkflow Optimization: Identify and propose improvements to workflows that handle rights data, ensuring accurate and timely metadata entry, validation, and reportingData Analysis: Analyze large data sets related to content usage and rights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation or efficiencyStakeholder Collaboration: Bridge communication between technical teams, and client teams to translate needs into actionable features and insightsTesting & Validation: Support UAT, system validations, and quality checks to ensure new features or fixes meet business requirementsDocumentation: Create clear, detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, user stories, and training materialsAI: Champion the use of AI and machine learning to automate time-consuming media processes — e.g., audience insightsMonetization: Understanding of media monetization strategies (e.g., ad-based, subscription, licensing)Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to define KPIs and build comprehensive dashboards and reports that track performance across key business areasMarket Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for innovationCommunication: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in a clear, strategic, and data-driven mannerRequired Skills & Experience:Experience: 7+ years in a hybrid Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role, ideally within the media, entertainment, or content production/distribution industriesDomain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global Content Rights Management processes and systems; understanding of content licensing, territorial rights, exclusivity, and windows and clearances and releases processes for tracking rights against art/music/sfx/appearances etc.Technical Acumen: Experience with rights management systems and data platforms; comfortable navigating APIs, databases, and workflow automation toolsAnalytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal and business concepts into actionable product requirementsAgile and waterfall Product Development: Familiarity with Agile and waterfall methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planningCommunication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersTools: Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, and Excel; Familiarity with Rightsline or similar platformsExperience integrating global rights management into global “Digital” and social media platforms and endpoints (e.g. Facebook, Insta, Bluesky, X, other social media, etc.)Hands on experience with:AI-driven automation tools (e.g., transcription, localization, smart clip generation, recommendation engines)Rights & catalogue management systems (e.g., Rightsline)Social media publishing platforms with AI scheduling, optimization, and analyticsClipping and promo toolsPost-production platformsPrevious experience with the process of integrating into specific enterprise systems like financial platforms and products, royalties, and contract systems for reporting and complianceEnsure seamless integration between MAM/DAM systems, scheduling tools, AI models, metadata pipelines, and streaming infrastructureFamiliarity with media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, streaming services) and digital advertising metricsProficiency with Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Airtable, and LucidchartUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure, media file formats, and metadata standards is a plusChange management and transformation experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in AI or media product development are a bonusBackground in media law, intellectual property, or digital asset management (DAM) is a plusCertification in Product Management, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is desirableFamiliarity with global regulators (OFCOM, FCC, etc) and global M&E legal review processes would be beneficialAbout baseCloud Native Media Services | Reimagining workflows in the cloudbase is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses helping them to store, process and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base’s one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure and efficiently index media files in one content hub.base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment.The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company:We are bold.We are honest.We are empathetic.We are collaborative.We are curious.Application Process:Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to ritu.saini@base-mc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr