AI Automation Product Owner (m/f/d) – Full-time/Part-time

TIME LANGUAGES.

Language, culture, contemporary issues – that's what ZEIT SPRACHEN stands for with its six successful language magazines: Adesso, Business Spotlight, Deutsch perfekt, Ecos, écoute, and Spotlight, which are also available as interactive eMagazine apps. As part of the renowned ZEIT publishing group, we belong to one of Germany's best-known media companies.

Our ZEIT SPRACHEN team of around 80 employees is characterized by a friendly, creative, and international atmosphere. We draw strength from diversity and variety – and welcome people who share this attitude.

Your mission.

You don't just want to design AI automation – you want to bring it into real products and make it measurably effective?

To support our digital team, we are looking for a Product Owner with a focus on AI Automation (m/f/d) to start on 01.09.2026, for a fixed term of 15 months.

This position is full-time (or part-time with a minimum of 32 hours/week) and is located in Munich, requiring at least 50% office presence. Our goal is to sustainably embed AI automation within the company and further develop it for the future.

Your role.

• You plan and manage the implementation of AI automation projects for our digital language learning products, especially the eMagazines and their interactive elements.
• You identify automation potential and manage requirements with internal and external users.
• You develop concepts for AI automation – e.g., with LLMs (Claude, GPT, Gemini), no-code/low-code tools, or agent frameworks – implement them as experiments, and optimize them iteratively.
• You will manage the implementation together with the development and AI platform teams.
• You monitor new developments in the field of AI automation, examine potential applications and actively communicate these within the team.
• You plan and manage digital projects such as the relaunch of our marketing websites, promoting the use of AI tools like Claude Design or Claude Code for accelerated conception and implementation. You work closely with the product design, marketing, and development teams.
• You measure the effectiveness of AI initiatives using clear KPIs and present results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Your profile.

• Completed studies in the field of media, computer science, data or a comparable subject area
• Several years of professional experience as a Product Owner, Software or Data Engineer – ideally in the media sector
• Practical experience in the use of artificial intelligence for process automation – at the interface between users and developers.
• Advanced knowledge of using LLMs (e.g., Claude, GPT, Gemini) and extensive experience with prompt engineering, agents, and skills.
• Experience with automation tools such as n8n, make or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of APIs, webhooks, and data flow processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing team contexts and technical topics and to act as a facilitator and enabler within the team.
• Confident handling of content management systems and collaboration tools such as Miro, Jira and Confluence
• Strategic thinking, organizational talent, strong communication skills, and very good German and English skills.
• High level of personal responsibility, hands-on mentality, and enthusiasm for languages ​​and innovative digital formats

Sounds like you?
Then we look forward to receiving your application – ideally with a short statement about which AI tools or automation solutions you have already used.

Our commitment to your development.

• Work location and hours tailored to individual needs: Our work environment is characterized by flexibility and individuality. We offer flexible working hours such as flextime and mobile working, as well as a variety of part-time models to optimally balance work and private life. In addition, our workplaces are centrally located with excellent public transport connections – and of course, we also offer a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass).
• Learning culture: Continuing education is important to us. That's why we offer all employees access to diverse opportunities for individual development through our ZEIT ACADEMY, the products of ZEIT LANGUAGES, and the Holtzbrinck E-Learning Campus. We also use the internal ZEIT University Day and regular University Snacks to exchange ideas on various topics and learn from each other.
• Benefits: We love our products, which is why you have free access to our full range of publications, events, and media offerings. In addition, we offer various newspaper and magazine subscriptions, as well as our ZEIT Shop products, at employee rates. Through the Corporate Benefits and benefit.me platforms, you can also take advantage of numerous discounts for museums, theaters, festivals, various products, and conferences.
• Communication and exchange are of paramount importance to us. Through various internal formats and projects, such as our mentoring and sponsorship program, a monthly all-hands meeting, and accompanying newsletters, we promote networking and exchange.
• Well-being: The Employee Assistance Program offers you fast and effective help with both professional and personal issues – even in crisis situations. You can also benefit from attractive discounts at Urban Sports to help you stay active and improve your health.

You can find initial insights on kununu, LinkedIn, XING or on our ZEIT career page.

As long as this position is visible on our careers page, you are welcome to apply – there is no application deadline. Further answers to questions about our application process can be found in our FAQs.

We take care of each other.

The ZEIT publishing group is an employer that stands for equal opportunities and respectful interaction. We are committed to fair employment opportunities regardless of ethnic or social origin, gender, religion, worldview, age, sexual identity, or disability. We expressly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply and particularly welcome applications from individuals who wish to contribute to the diversity of our company. Our work environment is characterized by appreciation and recognition – we strive for this every day.