Product & Technology Lead

The world doesn't need another media company.

It needs a trusted institution capable of shaping conversations, amplifying African voices and influencing how the continent is understood around the world.

That is the vision of FOAN Group.

As the Group's flagship media company, C54News Channel Limited is building a next-generation, Pan-African digital news and streaming platform that will redefine African storytelling for a global audience.

From our Founding Campus in Uyo, we are assembling an exceptional founding team ahead of our commercial launch in 2027.

We're looking for an exceptional Product & Technology Lead who understands that great digital products are created at the intersection of technology, journalism and human experience.

About the Role

As the Product & Technology Lead, you will define the vision, strategy and roadmap for C54News' digital products and audience experiences.

Working closely with the CTO, Editorial & Content Lead, Commercial Lead and executive leadership, you will ensure every digital product we build solves real audience problems while supporting our mission to become Africa's most trusted digital news platform.

You will translate strategic priorities into products that people love to use—from our website and mobile experiences to streaming platforms, creator tools and future AI-enabled services.

This is a rare opportunity to build products from inception and shape the future of African digital media.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Product Vision & Strategy

• Define and communicate the long-term product vision for C54News.
• Develop and manage the product roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Prioritize product initiatives based on audience needs, business value and technical feasibility.
• Champion user-centred product thinking across the organization.

Digital Product Development

• Lead the design and delivery of digital products across web, mobile and streaming platforms.
• Work closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into scalable solutions.
• Partner with Design to create intuitive, engaging and accessible user experiences.
• Drive continuous product improvement through experimentation and user feedback.

Audience Experience & Growth

• Understand audience behaviour through research, analytics and user insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement, retention and user satisfaction.
• Design products that support content discovery, personalization and community building.
• Collaborate with Editorial to optimize digital storytelling and audience journeys.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Explore AI, automation and emerging technologies that enhance journalism and digital experiences.
• Evaluate new tools and platforms that strengthen C54News' competitive advantage.
• Foster a culture of innovation and product experimentation.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Editorial, Technology, Commercial, Marketing and Operations teams.
• Facilitate product planning, sprint reviews and roadmap discussions.
• Ensure product decisions balance editorial integrity, user needs and commercial objectives.

Who You Are

You are naturally curious.

You enjoy solving complex problems and building products that people genuinely value.

You think beyond features, you think about user behaviour, customer journeys and long-term product strategy.

You are equally comfortable discussing product vision with executives and refining product requirements with engineers and designers.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Product Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

6 - 10 years' experience leading digital products in technology, media or high-growth digital businesses.

• Demonstrated success launching and scaling digital products.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies.
• Experience working with engineering, UX/UI and design teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience in digital media, streaming or content platforms is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic product thinker.
• Passionate about user experience and innovation.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
• Highly collaborative and commercially aware.
• Data-driven and customer-obsessed.
• An excellent communicator and influencer.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Excited about building products from the ground up.

Success in This Role Looks Like

Within your first twelve months, you will have:

• Defined the C54News product strategy and roadmap.
• Successfully launched the first generation of C54News digital products.
• Built seamless audience experiences across web, mobile and streaming.
• Established a culture of product thinking across the organization.
• Supported the successful delivery of Shadow Operations and prepared the platform for commercial launch.

Why Join C54News?

This is more than a product leadership role.

It is an opportunity to help design how millions of people experience African journalism in the digital age.

As part of the Founding Team, you'll shape the products, platforms and experiences that define one of Africa's most ambitious digital media organizations.

If you're passionate about building meaningful digital products and creating experiences that inspire trust and engagement, we'd love to hear from you.