ThingsBook - Product Management Intern

About the Job

About NAVER U.Hub
NAVER U.Hub is the subsidiary of NAVER, a global internet technology company, based in Los Angeles with offices in Seattle and Redwood City. Our teams across NAVER Search US, BAND, ThingsBook, and NAVER Ventures collaborate to advance AI, social media, and investment initiatives that build smarter and more connected experiences for global users.

Overview
Following the launch of our new social blogging app, ThingsBook, in the United States & Canada, we are now focused on scaling the platform and enhancing the user experience. You will join a small, agile U.S.-based team of approximately 10 members, working in close partnership with a dedicated development team of about 30 members located in Korea. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a live product in a fast-paced environment while benefiting from the stability and resources of a global technology leader.

Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, bilingual Product Management Intern to assist in evolving the product roadmap and refining feature requirements based on live user data. A key responsibility will be supporting the translation of product visions into functional specifications in Korean, ensuring seamless communication with our engineering team in Korea. This is an ideal role for a high-potential individual looking to gain hands-on experience in cross-border product management.

• Support Product Roadmap: Assist in identifying innovative features that empower personal storytelling and community engagement, contributing to the long-term roadmap for ThingsBook.
• Korean Technical Documentation: Help define and document detailed product requirements (PRDs) in Korean, providing clear and actionable guidance for the Korea-based engineering team.
• Cross-border Collaboration: Facilitate smooth communication between the U.S. and Korea teams via Slack and Zoom, ensuring specifications are clearly understood and project updates are shared.
• User Insight & Data Analysis: Assist in gathering user feedback and analyzing pain points to propose actionable product improvements, focusing on enhancing the user journey from discovery to interaction.
• Operational Execution: Partner with design, marketing, and operations teams to support the delivery of data-driven updates and ensure efficient project milestones. 

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program (MBA preferred), or a recent graduate eligible for OPT.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Korean is required, with the ability to translate product concepts into clear Korean technical documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively navigate collaboration across different cultures and time zones.
• Experience: Prior experience or a strong interest in Product Management, social media platforms, or the tech industry is a plus.

Other

• Job type: Internship (3 months, potential for conversion to full-time based on performance)
• Location: California (must be able to work in Los Angeles or SF Bay Area)
• Work arrangement: Hybrid (In-office and remote)
• Pay: $30/hr
• Please note: To be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (CPT/OPT required for F-1 students). Sponsorship for employment visa status is unavailable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NAVER U.Hub is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Naver U.Hub and its affiliated companies are committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.