SAMBA TV TRACKS STREAMING AND BROADCAST VIDEO ACROSS THE WORLD WITH OUR PROPRIETARY DATA AND TECHNOLOGY. WE ARE ON A MISSION TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE VIEWING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE. OUR DATA ENABLES MEDIA COMPANIES TO CONNECT WITH AUDIENCES FOR NEW SHOWS AND MOVIES, AND ENABLES ADVERTISERS TO ENGAGE VIEWERS AND MEASURE REACH ACROSS ALL THEIR DEVICES. WE HAVE AN AMAZING STORY WITH A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON CULTURE FORMED BY A GLOBAL FOOTPRINT OF DATA AND AI-DRIVEN INSIGHTS.

We are a profitable, growth-stage company, with a unique product and technology portfolio and revenue from over 40 countries. Our data and media intelligence enables media companies to understand their audience more deeply and gives advertisers an opportunity to engage viewers across all their devices. Our data and AI-driven insights have a truly rare level of depth and breadth, providing us with a unique perspective on cultural trends across the world.
Samba TV is seeking a Chief of Staff with deep project management experience as well as experience in product strategy who can execute and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment autonomously and with ambiguity. This role is pivotal in helping shape and implement our company’s highest level initiatives.
Reporting directly to our CEO, you will facilitate annual planning, own KPIs and QBRs, drive special initiatives, ensure effective communication within the executive and product teams, and bridge the gap between business operations and product execution. You’ll be a trusted advisor on key initiatives for the company, ensuring essential product and business information is synthesized and streamlined effectively across all stakeholders.

PRODUCT OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

• Product or Project Management: 4+ years of product or project management experience with a complex, multi-threaded set of initiatives and required difficult prioritization decisions.
• Strategy: Proven track record of developing and executing strategies that drive business growth and user engagement and required difficult juggling of tradeoffs.
• Agile/Scrum Experience: Solid understanding of various project management tools, agile development methodologies and experience working closely with cross-functional teams.
• User-Centric Thinking: Strong customer empathy and experience conducting user research, customer interviews, and usability testing.
• Product Design Collaboration: Experience working closely with UX/UI designers and understanding of design thinking principles.
• Market Analysis: Ability to conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product positioning and strategy.

TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Product Analytics: Expertise in product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics) and A/B testing frameworks.
• Financial Analytics: Familiarity with business and financial modeling in Excel.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex product data and user behavior patterns.
• Technical Fluency: Understanding of software development lifecycle, APIs, and technical architecture to effectively communicate with engineering teams.
• AI/ML Product Experience: Experience with AI/ML-powered products and understanding of how AI models can enhance product capabilities.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Datorama, Google Data Studio) and ability to present complex product data clearly.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in product or project management, with preference for candidates with both product and business/financial experience.