Ascension Press is hiring a
Remote Digital Media Product Manager

📍 Remote

Summary
The Digital Media Product Manager is a creative and execution-driven leader responsible for shepherding media offerings from initial concept to final publication, reporting to the Media Team Associate General Manager. This role manages and owns the end-to-end media lifecycle—including ideation, content development, production, editing, packaging, and release—ensuring each piece is mission-driven, audience-focused, and optimized for digital performance.

This person collaborates closely with producers, editors, content specialists, and on-screen talent to create compelling, high-quality media offerings that serve the mission of evangelization. The Product Manager balances creative vision with data-informed decision-making to grow audience engagement, reach, and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Ideation
  • Lead and facilitate content brainstorming sessions with team members and talent, generating video ideas aligned with Ascension’s mission and the Ascension Presents brand.
  • Translate audience needs, trends, and platform insights into clear, actionable video concepts.
  • Develop and maintain a content roadmap and publishing calendar for distribution platforms and channels.
End-to-End Ownership
  • Own assigned media offerings from concept through publication, ensuring clarity of vision, message, and execution at every stage.
  • Write or oversee outlines, scripts, and key messaging in collaboration with content specialists and talent.
  • Ensure theological accuracy and alignment with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Production & Workflow Management
  • Coordinate with producers to plan and execute shoots, including timelines, logistics, and creative direction.
  • Oversee production workflows to ensure efficiency, quality, and timely delivery across multiple projects.
  • Act as the primary point of accountability for deadlines and deliverables.
Post-Production & Packaging
  • Collaborate with editors to shape the final video, including pacing, storytelling, and tone.
  • Oversee packaging elements such as titles, thumbnails, and descriptions to maximize click-through rate and viewer retention.
  • Serve as an editor or graphic designer as needed.
  • Ensure all content is optimized and aligned with platform best practices.
Talent & Stakeholder Communication
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with talent.
  • Clearly communicate expectations, provide creative direction, and guide talent through the content development process.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on messaging and priorities.
Performance & Optimization
  • Analyze performance metrics such as watch time, retention, click-through rate, and engagement to evaluate success and inform future content.
  • Continuously test and refine content strategies based on data and audience feedback.
  • Stay current on media trends, algorithm changes, and digital content best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with marketing, social media, and distribution teams to support video launches and maximize reach.
  • Collaborate with broader Ascension teams to align content with organizational priorities and campaigns.
Mission Alignment
  • Ensure all content reflects the mission of Ascension and presents the Catholic faith with clarity, beauty, and fidelity.
  • Maintain awareness of influential voices, topics, and conversations within the Catholic digital space.
Requirements
  • BA/BS in Media, Communications, Marketing, Production, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of video product management or relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of and experience in video production.
  • Proficiency with Smartsheet or a similar platform, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, YouTube Analytics, and Klaviyo or a similar platform.
  • Proven ability to drive projects and lead teams.
  • Strong project management, production coordination, and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to problems.
  • Passion for developing products that align with Ascension’s mission and values.
  • Ability to travel approximately three days per month for specific projects.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to Exton, Pennsylvania.
  • Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.
Benefits
  • Health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan, including 401(k) and IRA options.
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Work-from-home flexibility.
  • Wellness resources.
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📍 Location: Remote

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