Qualifications
What You’ll DoLead the development of the API and enhance the developer experience to enable teams to create scalable content workflows. Launch integrations that reveal new possibilities, including MCP wrappers, no-code workflow platforms, and strategic partnerships. Collaborate closely with our Agentic AI team to shape the editing features we develop and how they are integrated into the API. Define and expand this business line by influencing positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies in partnership with our Sales and Marketing teams. Who You AreYou have technical product experience: With over 5 years of product management experience, you have successfully launched internal APIs, developer platforms, and essential systems that empower other teams. You thrive on building from the ground up: You find excitement in creating brand new products, navigating unknown territories, and developing playbooks for success. You prioritize customer needs: Unlike many “AI products” that focus on technology, you emphasize understanding customer needs through discovery and feature definition that addresses real issues. You possess a unique sense of humor: While this isn’t mandatory, a quirky personality fits well at Descript, where we value a fun work atmosphere even while taking our tasks seriously.
About the job
About the Role
As a leader in the rapidly evolving field of automated video editing, Descript is at the forefront of innovation. Our platform empowers media companies to transform thousands of podcast episodes into engaging social media clips and enables marketing teams to effortlessly produce product demos with each release. Agencies can streamline client content processes while maintaining consistent branding, all at scale.
In your role as the Product Manager for this pioneering initiative, you will develop and oversee the platform that makes these capabilities a reality. You will design APIs that allow developers to programmatically import media, implement AI-driven edits, and export content. Essentially, you will be transforming Descript's robust editing functionalities into a reliable infrastructure that media enterprises can trust.
About Descript
Descript is an innovative company leading the charge in automated video editing technology. We empower creators and businesses to efficiently produce engaging content at scale, making video editing as intuitive as possible. Our tools are designed to meet the dynamic needs of media professionals across various industries.