LEAD, PRODUCT INNOVATION & GROWTH

Position: (Full Time) Lead, Product Innovation \& Growth

Reports to: Director of Digital Strategy \& Product

Role Type: Full time/Strategic Leadership

Location: Alberta/Saskatchewan/Remote in Canada

Application Deadline: Open until a candidate is found

The Opportunity:

We’re a digital media company whose mission is to help Canadians navigate their world. Whether it’s a farmer checking crop yields, a sports fan staying connected to their teams, or a citizen staying informed on community news, we provide the essential information they need.

We are looking for a Digital Builder to lead our next phase of evolution. We license world-class publishing platforms, s we don’t need you to reinvent the wheel – we need you to build the ‘turbocharger”. This role is for someone who can bridge the gap between technical infrastructure (API’s, AI, and automation) and aggressive audience growth.

We are looking for a unique hybrid who possesses:

The Technical Edge: You are comfortable working with API’s and integrating disparate systems to create seamless user experience.

The AI Mindset: You haven’t just “tried” AI; you’ve embraced it. You know how to use automation and LLM’s to solve real-world media problems.

Exceptional Product Taste: You have an intuitive sense for what makes a digital experience “click” – From UI/UX to speed and flow content.

The “Figure-It-Out” Gene: You are a relentless problem solver. When you hit a platform limitation, you find a workaround. When you hit a knowledge gap, you close it.

You will be the architect of our future. Your mission is to take our existing infrastructure and supercharge it to drive discovery, engagement, and massive audience growth.

What You’ll Do:

AI \& Automation Strategy: Identify and deploy AI solutions to automate content workflows, personalize user feeds, and enhance our reporting across all three niches.

Platform Supercharging: Build custom layers and integrations on top of our licensed platforms to create features that our competitors don’t have.

The Growth Engine: Design and execute data-driven strategies to expand our reach. You will be responsible for using tech to solve SEO, newsletter acquisition, and social distribution.

The Editorial Bridge: Collaborate with our content teams to ensure our technology solves their pain points while meeting the specific needs of a farmer in the field or a sports fan on the go.

High-Level Communication: Translate complex technical opportunities into clear, actionable growth strategies for the executive team.

Required Skills and Experience:

5+ years in digital media, product management/development, and/or growth marketing.

Proven experience working with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Brightspot) and managing third-party integrations.

Hands-on experience implementing AI tolls to improve business processes or content reach.

Deep knowledge of SEO, newsletter growth, and social media distribution algorithms.

A portfolio or track record of “building something from nothing” or significantly scaling a digital brand.

BENEFITS:

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Standard Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. While we will only be able to contact those selected for interviews, we kindly request to refrain from phone inquiries.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Harvard Media values diversity in its work force and is committed to Employment Equity.