Sara Rabstenek
About Sara Rabstenek
Sara Rabstenek is a Senior Director of Product Management at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2021. She previously held various product management roles at The New York Times and Hello Design, achieving significant increases in subscribers and user engagement.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Sara Rabstenek serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Condé Nast, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing product strategies and driving initiatives to improve user engagement and subscription rates. Her leadership has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment across various teams and markets.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Sara Rabstenek worked at The New York Times in various product management roles from 2016 to 2021. She held the position of Director of Product for Wirecutter from 2020 to 2021 and was a Senior Product Manager from 2016 to 2017. During her tenure, she led initiatives that significantly increased subscriber numbers and user engagement across digital platforms.
Background in Product Management
Sara Rabstenek has extensive experience in product management, having previously worked at Hello Design and Ze Frank Games, Inc. She served as Senior Product Lead at Hello Design from 2013 to 2014 and as Product Lead from 2012 to 2013. At Ze Frank Games, she held the position of Product Lead from 2010 to 2012, where she contributed to the development of engaging digital products.
Education and Academic Achievements
Sara Rabstenek earned a Master’s degree in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Theater from Wesleyan University. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in product management and digital solutions.
Recognitions and Contributions
Sara Rabstenek received The New York Times' first Publisher's Award for Leadership, recognizing her effective leadership of cross-functional teams. She has implemented digital solutions that resulted in measurable increases in user engagement and app activity, demonstrating her impact on product performance and team dynamics.