Project Manager, Studio​/B Branded Content

Overview

Boston Globe Media Partners (BGMP) connects communities, ideas, and causes through powerful journalism, innovative advertising solutions, and multimedia experiences. Our brands include The Boston Globe,  & B-Side. BGMP was named one of the 100 best workplaces for innovators by Fast Company in 2023. Join a passionate group of innovators at New England’s leading media organization and help us shape its evolving future.

Studio/B is BGMP’s fastest growing line of business with award-winning work that has garnered resounding praise from clients, the media industry and has led to being a growth priority in our 2025 plans and beyond. Studio/B is a full-service creative studio that works with brands and agencies to develop, create, and distribute meaningful content across a variety of multimedia platforms.

Studio/B is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and autonomous Project Manager. The Project Manager will act as the air traffic controller on all projects, ensuring Studio/B created content is launched in a timely, seamless manner. The Project Manager works with a stable of talented creatives (writers, designers, videographers), sales professionals, and account managers, playing a critical role in bringing branded content projects to life and keeping the team on track from ideation to launch.

• Works closely with internal (sales, account managers, campaign managers, and creatives) and external teams (clients) on the execution of branded content campaigns across digital, social, video, audio, print, and events, to ensure project launches on time and quality of deliverables are met
• Sets and manages project timelines based on turnaround times and team bandwidth, ensuring campaigns are completed on time and within scope
• Develops detailed project plans, production schedules, and content calendars to track milestones and deadlines
• Proactively identifies and mitigates potential project risks, resolving issues as they arise
• Adapts to changing timelines, client needs, and pace of projects
• Assists with management and production of BGM advertorials
• Collaborates cross-functionally to continually improve Studio/B processes
• Ability to work and manage different personalities and be a mediator
• Manages and evolves  and Wrike (PM software) to produce maximum efficiencies for the cross-functional teams
• Acts as the primary liaison for all things studio related (internal and external)
• Knows the status of all projects at a given time and holds a weekly cross-functional meeting to review
• Coordination of entire feedback loop, being the bridge between Account Management and Creatives to ensure feedback is received, assigned, and completed in a timely manner
• Knows the ins and outs of all products sold and is able to translate contracts into timelines and project status boards
• Schedules studio meetings
• Tracks the studio’s budget and freelancer invoicing workflow

• 3+ years professional project management experience, preferably in media, advertising or creative agency
• Strong understanding of content production across digital, social, video, and print formats
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Direct client communication experience (email and/or phone - face to face a plus)
• Experience working with creatives and/or a sales is a must, experience with video production is a plus
• Extensive experience with project management tools such as , Wrike, or similar platforms
• Well-versed in creating and managing detailed timelines using Excel, Google Sheets, and other project tracking tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with multiple stakeholders
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The annual salary for this role is $75,000 - $90,000.

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EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.