Freelance Associate Product Manager

Associate Product ManagerMatador Network is a dynamic global media company focused on travel and adventure. We are renowned for uncovering the world's most captivating destinations and experiences and telling human-driven stories through articles and videos that are consumed by an audience of over 100M people/month. We believe travel is the ultimate force for good and our platform exists to inspire curiosity and encourage millions of people to explore more often and with an open mind.

As we’ve grown, we’ve expanded our scope to include podcasts, a social team who oversees 15M+ followers, a tech arm that runs the world’s #1 AI-powered travel agent (GuideGeek), and a 20+ person content studio that partners with many of the world’s biggest brands and destinations on custom video productions and branded entertainment.

At Matador, we envision a world where travel is a transformative experience that enables us to find the humanity in each other, everywhere. It has the power to connect, heal, and inspire us to plan new adventures that have a positive impact on the world.

Summary:

This role is for a results-driven Associate Product Manager (APM) who is skilled at navigating ambiguity and supporting end-to-end product development across B2B and B2C environments. Adept at partnering with engineering, design, data, and customer success teams to drive the product roadmap, run experiments, and bring new features from concept to launch. Highly organized, curious, and committed to learning quickly in fast-paced, hands-on settings.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Define and scope product features and enhancements across web, mobile, and chat interfaces.

·      Develop clear, concise user stories with well-structured acceptance criteria.

·      Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to drive features from concept to completion.

·      Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with marketing, customer success, and data stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.

·      Support quality assurance by validating that features meet functional and business requirements prior to release.

·      Monitor product performance post-launch, identifying follow-up actions, optimizations, and experiment opportunities.

·      Maintain an organized product backlog and contribute to effective sprint planning and prioritization.

·      Document feature releases and assist with go-to-market communication and enablement activities.

·      Gather, synthesize, and prioritize client and user feedback to guide roadmap development and future enhancements.

·      Additional tasks, as assigned.

Required Skills:

·      Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

·      Bias toward action with the ability to operate effectively in fast-changing, ambiguous environments.

·      Passion for user-centered design and a drive to deliver meaningful business impact.

·      Working knowledge of agile methodologies, user story development, and core product tools including Jira, Notion, Figma, Amplitude, and Postman.

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

·      1–2 years of experience in product management, project management, business analysis, or a related role.

·      Experience or strong interest in AI, travel technology, or conversational product experiences is a significant plus.

·      Experience working in cross-functional teams or coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.

·      Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, or contribute to project planning.

·      Experience taking initiative on projects without being prompted.

·      A track record of learning quickly — new tools, domains, or processes.

Nuts and Bolts:●       Part-time independent contractor position with hourly compensation.●       Approximately 20 hours per week with strong possibility of hours increasing over time.

●       Remote position (i.e., working from your home office when not traveling for work)

●       Based in a North American time zone (working hours: approximately 8 AM – 5 PM PST)

**How to Apply:**

To apply, please submit your resume, compensation expectations, and cover letter highlighting your qualifications and enthusiasm for this role to recruiting@matadornetwork.com. Please put Associate Product Manager in the subject​ line.

Our mission:

We aim to empower a diverse generation of modern adventurers to share their stories and travel fearlessly.

Diversity at Matador:

Beyond our passion for travel, Matador values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is actively working to spread these values through the travel industry. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce to elevate and empower a wide array of viewpoints; candidates for this position should fully embrace this mission.