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Product Intern (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York)

OpenX

OpenX

Product
Remote · United States
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
Product managers are commonly referred to as the "CEOs of their product." This implies that they are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the product's well-being, including long-term strategy, customer engagement, product definition, and launch coordination.
The internship's primary focus is on customer research and tracking, aimed at gaining insight into how customers use our reporting products and how we can enhance them. The intern will utilize a mix of database usage analysis and primary research involving customers and client-facing teams to create a list of prioritized product features for development. Additionally, they will assist Product and Engineering managers with product definition and planning, as well as work with developers/quality assurance teams during implementation.
The internship will be from June 19 - August 25

In this role, the Intern will do the following:

  • Collaborate with business teams and data science to identify areas of opportunity, generate thesis, and validate the proposals
  • Generate product requirement documentation (PRDs)
  • Work with engineering to understand the feasibility and costs
  • Perform ROI analysis and determine the prioritization of the proposals and approach
  • Work as a key member of the Product Team, alongside engineering, customer-facing teams, and analytics team.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a B.S in Computer Science or Engineering or MBA program
  • Be a self-starter
  • Be willing to get your hands dirty, learn as much as possible, and do whatever it takes to move a project forward.
  • Be intellectually curious; A knack for solving problems
  • Qualitative and quantitative research skills
  • Comfortable in an Agile / Scrum environment
  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Creative, proactive, and a self-starter
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
OpenX VALUES
Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE
We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS
We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK
We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST
We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.
It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy
Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/.
Effective Date: March 1, 2022