Project Manager, Digital Media ​/ Production

What We DoWe design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth

Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery.
We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.

Who We Are

Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities.

You won't find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You'll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions-with support.

We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself.
Come for the work. Stay for the people.

JOB SUMMARY:

The candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where you will be the sole project owner working to deliver small-to-large multi-channel projects across multiple client accounts. You should be comfortable and experienced with direct client communication, estimating/scoping projects, managing multiple clients and projects, and working with internal account, strategy, creative, studio, production, tech, asset management, and compliance/quality assurance teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage small-to-large multi-channel video/photography, digital, and print projects including videos, photo shoots, CGI animations/imagery, digital sales tools, social content, emails, websites/landing pages, collateral/event kits, and more
• Develop detailed multi-phased project plans/schedules
• Manage day-to-day tasks, performing proactive identification of potential challenges and ensuring on-time project deliverables
• Manage project scope, timeline and budget and execute change documentation when additional requests are made
• Manage project communication internally and externally and document key meetings and decisions
• Lead estimation process with discipline leads (account, strategy, creative, production, tech, asset management, and compliance/quality assurance teams)
• Define project scope and develop SOWs and Change Orders
• Develop and track project schedules and budgets, monitor project scope, and handle invoice tracking and account billing for a project-based account
• Report overall project status internally and externally on status meetings
• Partner with resource management team to assign resources
• Partner with production and business affairs team to complete rights management/usage documentation
• Coordinate handoff of final assets to the asset management team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years of experience with 2+ in an agency environment
• Client-facing experience required
• Extremely well organized and detail-oriented
• Team player, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Emotionally intelligent, collaborative and adaptable
• Comfortable with quick turn projects and solution-oriented
• A strong knowledge of best practices in project management
• Demonstrates strong writing and communication skills
• Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
• A high level of comfort with managing multi-channel projects in parallel
• The ability to see big picture while managing every last detail
• Experience with global campaigns and regional localization
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
• Adobe Workfront, Smart Sheet and Microsoft 365 experience a plus
• Must be open to early and late conference calls with global teams and clients, when needed
• Must be open to travel in US and globally as needed

* This role is based in the Chicago office 3 days per week and 2 days remote.

US Pay Range

$65,000-$85,000 USD

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