Project Manager, Morning Brew

• 2-4 years project management experience in media working with cross-functional teams in a digital or creative environment (publisher experience preferred)
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and collaborative work with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented team player with outstanding organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects and internal work relationships
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong management & leadership qualities A pragmatic, enthusiastic, and empathetic attitude
• The ability to get the best out of the people and the projects you oversee and deliver feedback with tact
• Passionate about Morning Brew and the work we do

Desirable

• Reporting to Account Operations, our Project Manager will be responsible for the management of key cross-platform partnerships with Morning Brew’s clients. You will collaborate across teams to take branded content ideas from development to delivery across our branded, custom, video and audio products
• This includes budgeting and timeline development in the pre-sale process and managing all aspects of production in post-sale. At Morning Brew, the Project Manager is both tactical and solutions oriented helping turn ideas into reality. Is that you? Read on!
• Plan, organize, and manage both client and in-house projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with Pre-Sale Marketing Teams, Sales, Account Manager & Post-Sale Creative Studios (design, branded, video, production) teams to ensure projects are developed and delivered on time, in scope, and within budget
• Partner with Account Managers on complex top-tier partnerships and independently manage mid-tier partnerships that may include any of the following: newsletter placements, podcast ads, editorial sponsorships, social, video, on-site content, etc
• Schedule production kickoffs and manage creative check-ins with internal teams to clarify roles and responsibilities
• Co-Lead client calls and provide white glove client service to ensure client retention
• Create production timelines for assigned campaigns and communicate with internal teams in both written and verbal scenarios, following up with next steps, and tackling client challenges with positivity
• Produce best-in-class content with the client’s objectives in mind and act as an interpreter of client feedback
• Acts as production manager on set for all planned productions
• Route third party invoices to Accounts Payable for processing & record actualized costs in master budget tracker, upload and log all campaign expenses
• Update and maintain team trackers, indexes, and other shared team docs
• Work closely with the team to improve workflows and processes and communicate them to the organization
• Recommend cost-effective strategies and production efficiencies in pre-sale