Product Manager

Product Manager Company Description

Founded in 2020, 1000 Libraries is a literary lifestyle media company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. We celebrate remarkable libraries and bookstores worldwide, and have grown into the world's largest community of book lovers (1.7M+). Recognized by leading outlets such as 9News, Channel 7, The Morning Show, ABC, TimeOut, GQ, CNA and The Straits Times, we publish books, editorial media, and creative campaigns that inspire readers globally.

Role Description

We are seeking a Product Manager to join our team in Carlton, VIC. This is a full-time, on-site role responsible for developing, launching and growing literary and lifestyle products (such as books, magazines, subscriptions and creative campaigns) for a global audience of readers. The Product Manager will own the full product lifecycle, from market research and concept development through to pricing, positioning, go-to-market strategy and post-launch optimisation. This role sits at the intersection of product and marketing, requiring strong analytical skills, consumer insight, and the ability to translate audience needs into commercially successful, on-brand products.

Daily tasks include:

• Conduct market and competitor research to identify new product opportunities in the literary and lifestyle space.
• Lead end-to-end development of new products (e.g. books, subscription kits, stationery, collaborations) from concept to launch.
• Define product positioning, target segments and value propositions aligned with the 1000 Libraries brand.
• Plan and manage go-to-market (GTM) launches, including timelines, channels and promotional activities.
• Work with the Marketing team to develop campaign concepts, core messages and content angles for launches and evergreen products.
• Monitor campaign performance and optimize messaging, offers and channels to achieve sales and ROI targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional project plans, ensuring all teams (Design, Editorial, Operations, Marketing) are aligned and on schedule.
• Manage product timelines, budgets and launch calendars across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Media, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years' experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management or Marketing within publishing, e-commerce, consumer goods, media or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience launching and managing consumer products, including pricing, positioning and go-to-market strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions (e.g. e-commerce analytics, campaign performance, customer insights).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear product narratives and briefs.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; comfortable owning timelines and deliverables across multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, creative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working across APAC markets with strong insight into regional consumer behaviour and cultural nuances is highly valued for this role as our audience and product growth increasingly span Asia-Pacific markets.

Why Join Us:

• Shape and grow the product portfolio of a fast-growing global media and literary lifestyle brand.
• Be hands-on with a wide variety of initiatives: new product development, launches, collaborations, campaigns and subscriber experiences.
• A supportive, passionate team environment with global reach.
• WHV candidates welcome with a pathwayto sponsorship for the right candidate.
• Clear career growth toward Senior Product Manager / Head of Product & Marketing as we scale.

Note:

Must love books.

Salary:

$120,000 AUD per year + super

How to Apply:

Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover note highlighting your most relevant projects to Please include examples of products or campaigns you have managed, outlining your role in strategy, launch and performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,314.07 – $168,925.18 per year

Work Location: In person