ABOUT US
STV brings Scotland the best of TV, video streaming and radio. We deliver Scotland’s most-watched daily news programme, a national commercial radio station, and STV Player, one of the UK’s fastest growing broadcast streaming services with thousands of hours of international and homegrown drama, sport and soaps.
This is a rare chance to shape a product that shows up where it counts, on TV and on STV Player. If you want your work to be seen, used and loved across Scotland and the UK, this is it.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Product Manager for Web, you’ll set the direction for the STV Player website (STV.TV), the first experience many viewers have with STV. You’ll own the roadmap, prioritise delivery and impact and make sure the audience is represented in every decision. The web platform is fast and flexible; you’ll use that to ship improvements, test ideas and move the metrics that matter.
You’ll work with an Engineering Manager, a UX designer, QA and a talented development team, plus close partners across Editorial, Data/Insights, Marketing, Ad Ops and the other Product team members, to deliver compelling, high-impact experiences at pace. Delivering for Scotland—and across the UK.
The scope includes:
- STV Player’s website: www.stv.tv
- The online payment portal and subscription services, for upgrades to the STV Player+ premium tiers
- Associated websites including Competitions, Help & Support and STV Radio
- The login and account management portal (my.stv.tv)
- STV’s internal Content Management Systems
- The Roku and Chromecast streaming platforms
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the STV.TV roadmap and delivery cadence; ship improvements that lift reach, activation, watch time, conversion to paid and loyalty.
- Lead the delivery team for reliable, on-time releases with strong quality (defects down, performance up).
- Continuously improve high-value journeys (discovery, sign-in, account, payments) with clear targets and fast iteration.
- Turn insight into action: combine data, user research and editorial context to prioritise what works.
- Experiment (A/B tests, prototypes, usability sessions) to validate ideas before you scale them.
- Keep standards high across accessibility, privacy and compliance, while pushing for better, simpler experiences.
- Manage the Stakeholders across Editorial, Engineering, UX, Data, Ad Ops, Marketing and Compliance with clear goals and comms.
- Product manage the STV Player on Roku and Chromecast: own the roadmap and backlog, coordinate releases and optimise performance and engagement.
- Be the go-to person for the STV Player website and associated services, representing capabilities and opportunities at all levels and in close collaboration with the rest of the STV team
- Be informed: know the data and reports, seek out internal and industry sources and best practises.
Metrics of Success:
- Audience reach and conversion to active usage
- Conversion to paid subscription tiers via STV.TV, and subscriber lifetime value
- Loyalty through returning usage and watch time
- User satisfaction scores (and qualitative feedback)
- Operational quality: predictable release cadence, reduced defects, improved performance
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- You’ve led Agile product delivery for web, from user stories and backlog refinement to launch and in‑life monitoring and optimisation
- You use data and audience insight to spot opportunities, test quickly and scale what works.
- You’re a highly collaborative team player who can align and influence cross‑functional teams without formal authority.
- Proactive and innovative approach, and able to manage multiple projects in a highly energetic environment
Desirable:
- Experience defining and delivering a D2C roadmap in streaming, broadcast, OTT, media or similar
- Experience with digital subscription upgrade paths and lifecycle optimisation
- Ability to spot and champion product and work practice improvement opportunities
- Demonstrable experience of structuring complex information for the purpose of opportunity/risk identification, and to facilitate clear communication.
- Knowledge insight tools Conviva and Clarity
- Curious about TV and the streaming landscape, and motivated to make a visible difference for audiences.
BENEFITS:
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;
- 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
- An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
- Company pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Access to occupational health service.
- Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
APPLY:
To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to hr@stv.tv by 27 May 2026.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing hr@stv.tv.