Head of AI Product

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

At Nine, we are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise our audience engagement and commercial strategies.

As Head of AI Product, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, driving the development and implementation of innovative AI-powered products across our diverse portfolio.

Job Description

This role is pivotal in shaping Nine’s AI strategy, translating complex AI capabilities into tangible product features that deliver exceptional value to our audiences, advertisers, and internal teams. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, building the roadmap, and leading a cross-functional team to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

Reporting to the Director, AI and Data Product, you will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to identify and capitalise on opportunities to leverage AI in our media landscape.

As Head of AI Product, you will:

• Define and champion the AI product vision and strategy: Align AI initiatives with Nine’s overall business objectives, identifying key opportunities to leverage AI for innovation and competitive advantage.

• Lead the development of AI-powered products: Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to launch and iteration, ensuring products are aligned with user needs and deliver measurable value.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritise features, and deliver high-quality AI solutions.

• Build and maintain the AI product roadmap: Prioritise initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and customer feedback, ensuring a clear and achievable roadmap.

• Drive AI adoption across the organization: Evangelise the potential of AI, providing guidance and resources to teams across Nine to explore and integrate AI capabilities into their workflows.

• Implement AI governance and ethical practices: Ensure AI products are developed and deployed responsibly, adhering to ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations

• Analyse and measure product performance: Define and track key metrics to evaluate the success of AI products, using data-driven insights to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and trends, identifying opportunities to incorporate them into Nine’s product strategy.

Qualifications

We are seeking a passionate and driven product leader with a strong understanding of AI and its potential to transform the media industry. You will have a proven track record of delivering successful AI products and a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on AI or machine learning products.

• Experience working in a media, technology, or data-driven organization.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

• Demonstrated experience bringing AI products from conception to launch.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and technologies.

• Strong product vision and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product roadmaps.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and ethical considerations related to AI.

• Familiarity with agile product development methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Masters or PhD in AI/ML is highly desirable.

• Certifications in AI product management or machine learning are advantageous.

Additional Information

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.