Product Owner

Lee Enterprises is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Product Owner to join our team and help drive the delivery of high-impact solutions for our Audience division focused on delivery of digital content and subscription solutions for our local news subscribers. The Product Owner will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives. The Product Owner will play a critical role in translating requirements into actionable user stories and ensuring the team delivers maximum value in each sprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and is always ready for development.
• Translate business needs into user stories, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master and development team to plan and deliver sprint work.
• Ensure the team has a two-sprint-ready backlog and is aligned with the product roadmap.
• Participate in and contribute to all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for developers and designers regarding product direction and decisions.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders.
• Use tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, and Power Point to manage workflow and documentation.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and working with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills - comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience writing clear and concise user stories and business requirements.
• Proficient in common product and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Traits and Experience:

• Experience in the media and publishing industry delivering digital content and subscriber-based consumer platforms.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on solving real user problems.
• Self-starter who thrives in collaborative and dynamic environments.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and helping the team stay focused on the highest-value work.

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