Video Product Manager

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Product Management • $170,000 PA - $240,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Video Product Manager will lead the product vision and strategy for Philo's video viewing experience across all platforms. Responsibilities include analyzing user behavior, collaborating with engineering and design teams, defining product requirements, measuring performance, and optimizing user experience. The role requires a strong understanding of streaming technologies and a passion for enhancing how people consume video content. This person will be responsible for features that enhance content discovery, personalization, and viewing experience.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of product management experience, with 2 years focused on video.
  • Understanding of VOD and linear streaming including protocols.
  • Experience with OTT/streaming platforms and mobile video applications.
  • Proven track record of shipping successful consumer-facing products.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
Perks:
  • Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible working hours
  • Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
  • $2,000 annual vacation bonus
  • $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
  • $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
  • $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
  • Free Gympass subscription
  • Dog-friendly office
  • And much more!

Job Details

Philo: TV on the Internet!!!

At Philo, we’re a group of technology and product people who set out to build the future of television, marrying the best in modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented — in short, we’re building the TV experience that we’ve always wanted for ourselves. In practice this means leveraging cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, machine learning, and hand-crafted native app experiences on all of our platforms. We aim to deliver a rock solid experience on the streaming basics, while cooking up next generation multi-screen and multi-user playback experiences.

 

Video Product Manager

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Video Product Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you'll shape the future of our video experience, working at the intersection of technology, content, and user engagement to make Philo the most enjoyable way to watch TV.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Philo's core video viewing experience across all platforms and devices, from the video encoding pipeline all the way to the video player UX
  • Analyze user behavior, performance data, market trends, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and content teams to create intuitive, high-quality video experiences 
  • Define and prioritize product requirements that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
  • Measure performance through key metrics, conduct A/B testing, and use data to inform product decisions
  • Optimize quality of experience including: A/V quality, playback reliability, video start-up time, rebuffering rates, and performance excellence across diverse network conditions
  • Champion new features that enhance content discovery, personalization, and viewing experience

 

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years focused on video or streaming products
  • Strong understanding of VOD and linear streaming, including video streaming protocols like DASH and HLS, DRM (digital rights management), and related technical considerations 
  • Experience with OTT/streaming platforms, smart TVs, and mobile video applications
  • Proven track record of shipping successful consumer-facing products
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Passion for television, streaming media, and enhancing how people consume video content

 

More about Philo

At Philo, we’re a company that puts people first—both our subscribers and our team. Our philosophy is to empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting each other in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion. Transparency and openness are fundamental to our company culture. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. We believe that a diverse set of voices and perspectives on our team enables us to innovate faster and create the best experience for our subscribers.

Philo offers access to top-rated networks, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark, HGTV, History, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, WE tv, and more, along with groundbreaking originals and blockbuster movies included with AMC+. Our service also includes 80+ free channels and premium add-ons like STARZ and MGM+.

Our extensive library boasts over 75,000 titles, and our unlimited DVR allows users to save their favorite shows and movies for up to a year, skipping ads for a seamless viewing experience. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast.

Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Cambridge, MA. Our leadership team includes a co-founder of Facebook and alums from Meraki and HBO, backed by NEA and industry partners like Discovery, Viacom, AMC, and A&E.

Join us at Philo and be part of a team that's shaping the future of TV!

Status: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, or Cambridge, MA
Compensation: Includes annual salary between $170K-$240K depending on experience and location, company stock options and health benefits

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team:

  • Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
  • $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
  • $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
  • $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
  • $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
  • Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
  • Dog-friendly office
  • And much more!

For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection – Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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About The Company

Philo is building the future of television. Our product lets you watch your favorite shows on all the devices you care about, with seamless playback, insightful discovery, and effortless sharing. In short, we’re building the TV experience that we’ve always wanted for ourselves. We’re a company that puts people first — both our subscribers and our team. At Philo, our philosophy is to empower our colleagues to do their best work while supporting each other in pursuing shared goals. We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion.

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