Descript is looking to solve the problem of putting video in every communicator's toolkit by building a new way to record or generate videos that look and sound good, and driving user acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product management experience, with at least a few in growth-focused roles.
- Experience working on products with technical complexity, high design craft, and measurable growth impact.
- Proven track record of turning insights into growth strategies.
- Experience leading discovery work, defining features, and running experiments that solve real problems and move key metrics.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, shaping unformed ideas into clear strategies and repeatable wins.
- Balance high-quality product experiences with a relentless focus on measurable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of our customers, market, and growth levers across the user lifecycle.
- Lead experiments and initiatives that meaningfully impact acquisition, activation, engagement, and retention.
- Define and own the growth strategy and roadmap for your product area — from opportunity sizing to execution to measuring results.
- Partner with design, engineering, data, and marketing to deliver features and experiments that both delight users and accelerate Descript's growth.
- Analyze user behavior, funnel performance, and A/B test results to uncover insights and inform next steps.
- Drive company-wide growth initiatives that balance customer value with sustainable business impact.
Other
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to work in the office when needed, with flexible vacation time and catered lunches.
- Local to the Mission District of San Francisco, CA
- Good sense of humor and ability to work in a quirky environment
- Equal opportunity employer, dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
