Shape the future of product at Aftenposten

Aftenposten is one of Norway’s most influential news brands, with a strong position in a rapidly evolving digital media landscape. As we continue to strengthen our product capabilities and drive sustainable growth, we are looking for a Head of Product to lead product performance and development for Aftenposten.

In this role, you will sit at the intersection of product, editorial, data, and commercial teams---ensuring we build great user experiences while delivering on strategic business goals.

What you’ll do

As Head of Product for Aftenposten, you will:

• Own and drive product performance for the Aftenposten brand, working together with analysts dedicated to performance insights to ensure continuous improvement and impact

• Be part of Aftenposten management team to shape priorities and ensure clear communication on product strategy, performance, and progress

• Drive the performance of Aftenposten digital products in close collaboration with editorial, data, subscriptions, advertising, and product teams.

• Guide product planning, and prioritization in alignment with Aftenposten´s goals and Schibsted Media’s overarching business objectives.

• Lead the adoption of shared product capabilities and ensure they fit Aftenposten’s needs

• Act as a bridge between product teams and stakeholders across editorial, subscriptions, data, and commercial functions

• Elevate product thinking across the organization by sharing knowledge, and contributing to cross-brand product initiatives.

Who you are

We believe you are a product leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and enjoys working close to both strategy and execution.

You likely bring:

• Strong experience in product management, data, and performance tracking

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders

• Experience with agile product development and continuous improvement

• Solid understanding of digital product ecosystems, ideally within media

• Proven ability to translate strategy into execution, driving measurable outcomes

• Ideally experience from the Media industry

• Strong leadership experience

• You are a collaborative and influential leader who builds trust across teams

• You are results-oriented, with a strong drive to create impact

• You communicate clearly in both Norwegian and English, and adapt your message to different audiences

• You are comfortable driving change and navigating complexity

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of independent journalism in Norway

• Work closely with top leadership in Aftenposten and Schibsted Media

• Be part of a highly collaborative product environment across brands

• Influence products used by millions of users every day

• A company committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning

Any questions about the role?
Please contact frode.hauglandpedersen@schibsted.com

Warm welcome with your application!