Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary (USD):

$48 Hr W2 + benefits + matching 401K

Start Date:

06.19.2024

Our leading PR agency client is looking for a Creative Project Manager/Producer to join its growing team. This role, known at our client as Creative Producer, will be the common thread on creative projects, working closely with account managers,
planners, researchers, analysts, designers, copywriters, social media strategists, and others. Producers help define and monitor scopes, budgets, workplans, milestones, timelines and deliverables. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational and time management skills, possess good internal communications skills, and be a tenacious problem solver.

Our client is one of the world's leading public relations agencies. With 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, they delivers best-in-class service to clients around the globe. As the agency that pioneered social marketing, their heritage is grounded in influence - motivating people to change deeply ingrained behaviors that are rooted in cultural and social norms. This is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change- going beyond just "solving a problem," The result is greater than just influencing people - our client makes them believe.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, working directly with account and creative teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Develop and support project workplans, schedules, budgets, and key communications to ensure the creative team and other key team members are fully briefed.
• Determine all facets of the project to inform the creation of clear and detailed project briefs for the Creative team-answering all internal and external questions pertinent to the project.
• Monitor and track the project; produce and distribute status tracking reports, provide proactive recommendations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Ensure agreed next steps are understood and completed.
• Lead production of deliverables for print, digital, video, and paid media assets (banners, social assets, etc.)
• Manage communication and approvals between creative and account teams-ensure project handoffs are thorough and clear.
• Manage and mitigate day-to-day problems, understand when (and why) to escalate issues, and ensure strong and effective communications in difficult and time-sensitive situations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and client team members, establishing a role as a trusted resource and advisor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other producers to develop consistent management practices and ensure effective support for creative teams.
• Thoroughly QA all creative work product to ensure error-free deliverables.

Qualifications
• A minimum of 6 years of project management and production experience, preferably in a fast-paced agency environment, managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick, assertive, measured, calm, and collaborative.
• Thorough understanding of creative process, brand standards, and print and digital deliverables.
• Extensive experience in development of workplans, budgets, and production schedules for print, digital, web, and video.
• Deep knowledge of production for print, digital, web, and video.
• Experiential activation and influencer experience a plus.
• Understanding of archival and asset management, and thorough knowledge of required file type by asset (print, video, digital, etc.).
• Knowledge of abilities and limitations of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Premiere).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with oversight and management of third-party relationships, including print, media, photography, and video vendors.

Location
Seattle or Los Angeles area preferred but open to West Coast

Technical
Laptop/computer (Mac)
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $38 to $48 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Client Description

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits ! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive