AI Product Lead

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Join Nine’s AI team to help transform Australia's media landscape. The AI Product Lead will be a pivotal role, reporting to the Head of AI Product, and will be responsible for leading the team of AI Process Analysts. The AI Product Lead will drive the development and implementation of innovative AI-powered products across Nine's portfolio to revolutionise audience engagement

and commercial strategies. This role involves translating complex AI capabilities into tangible product features that provide value to audiences, advertisers, and internal teams. The AI Product Lead will be responsible for building the AI roadmap in line with the AI product vision and strategy, managing multiple AI implementations and leading a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

Day to day you will:

• Champion and align the AI product strategy with business objectives and identify innovation opportunities.
• Lead the development of AI-powered products through their entire lifecycle, ensuring they deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build and maintain the AI product roadmap.
• Analyse and measure product performance, and implement AI governance and ethical practices.
• Drive AI adoption across the organisation and provide mentorship to junior team members, while staying ahead of emerging AI technologies.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in product management with a focus on AI or machine learning products, bringing them from conception to launch.
• Experience in a media, technology, or data-driven organisation, leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Deep understanding of AI principles, including Agentic AI, Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering), and Machine Learning concepts.
• Strong product vision, strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or Masters level qualifications in Business or Media.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.