If you are reading this, it is likely that you are interested in some of the work we are doing at Yahoo! in the RSS space. We’ve got an opening for an experienced, dedicated, bright product manager who wants to make great things happen here at Yahoo!. The official job description is below, the best way to submit a resume is by using the online submission form on the Careers at Yahoo! listing for this job.
UPDATE: It seems that people are having a problem with the online site. I think the submssion form doesn’t like deep links. You can email me at scottg AT yahoo-inc DOT com.
Yahoo! has been at the forefront of the RSS revolution, both publishing millions of feeds and being the single biggest destination for RSS consumption, with millions of users reading feeds on My Yahoo! everyday. We’re looking for an engergetic and results-oriented product manager to help properties around Yahoo! take advantage of the possibilities created by RSS, Atom and open content in the Web 2.0 world. As a Product Manager for RSS, you will work directly with engineering, design and other teams around Yahoo! to define and execute these integrations.
The right candidate will have at least 3-5 years of product management experience online. You’ll have familiarity with the competitive landscape; strong organizational skills; a hands-on attitude; an amazing attention to details and the ability to work across a variety of teams. Experience building and working on platforms a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of internet standards, and a BA/BS are required.
If you meet the criteria (and please make sure you do) we look forward to hearing from you.
Email me at scottg AT yahoo-inc DOT com.