Product Owner

About Fanbase

Fanbase is a social economy platform designed to empower creators and their supporters with built-in monetization tools, fostering a vibrant creator economy. We believe that everyone is a creator, and all creators are businesses. Our mission is to help creators connect with their audience while building sustainable revenue streams.

At Fanbase, we’re reimagining social media and the creator economy by prioritizing creators and fostering diversity, with a focus on uplifting and supporting Black American culture and its influence on global pop culture.

Find out about our Core Values HERE.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and user-focused Product Owner to join our team at Fanbase. This role will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering product features that enhance the creator experience and drive platform growth. As the key bridge between Product Development team and stakeholders, you will work closely with Engineering, UX/UI, Product Marketing, and Growth teams to ensure that our product vision is aligned with business goals and user needs.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of social media platforms, digital monetization, and creator-driven ecosystems. They are passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to build features that resonate with creators, artists, influencers, and solopreneurs.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with Fanbase’s mission and growth strategy.
• Develop and communicate a clear product roadmap based on user feedback, market research, and business objectives.
• Identify key opportunities to enhance user experience, monetization, and engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish KPIs and success metrics for new features and product improvements.

Feature Development & Execution

• Work closely with product marketing, engineering, UX/UI, and QA teams to ensure features are built according to specifications, on time, and within scope.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts (BA) and help write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed product requirements.
• Conduct user research and analyze data to validate hypotheses and prioritize enhancements.
• Ensure smooth product launches, partnering with product marketing and growth teams to create awareness and adoption strategies.

User & Market Insights

• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback from users to iterate and improve features.
• Advocate for creators and users, ensuring that product development aligns with their needs and expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring alignment on product goals.
• Work closely with growth and community teams to enhance user onboarding and engagement.
• Partner with product marketing and support teams to develop feature rollout strategies and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

✅ 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a tech or digital platform environment.
✅ Strong understanding of social media, creator economy, and digital monetization models.
✅ Experience working in agile development environments, with expertise in Scrum methodologies.
✅ Proven ability to manage backlogs, roadmaps, and product prioritization in a fast-paced startup environment.
✅ Experience with Product Prioritization models such as RICE, MOSCOW, and KANO. 

✅ Strong analytical skills, with experience using data-driven insights to make informed product decisions.
✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
✅ Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Notion, or other product management tools.

Bonus Points

⭐ Passion for Fanbase’s mission and the creator economy.
⭐ Experience in user research and A/B testing to optimize product features.
⭐ Background in UI/UX design principles and collaboration with design teams.
⭐ Technical knowledge or experience working closely with engineering teams.

Why Join Fanbase?

🚀 Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company redefining social media by empowering creators and celebrating diversity.
🎯 Innovative Product Team – Work closely with passionate and creative professionals shaping the future of the creator economy.
📈 Career Growth – Gain hands-on experience in a high-growth startup with opportunities for professional advancement.
💡 Meaningful Impact – Help build a game-changing platform that supports creators in monetizing their passion and connecting with their audience.