Project Manager – Creative Services

Overview

Recognized by Ad Age as a ‘Small Agency of the Year,’ Brownstein Group is the longest-running independent advertising and public relations agency based in Philadelphia.

What we do…

Founded at the height of the Creative Revolution in 1964, Brownstein Group is a full-service agency with expertise across all disciplines, including: brand strategy, advertising, public relations, social media, and digital services. Brownstein Group specializes in crafting memorable campaigns that generate positive brand awareness, increased sales/leads, and measurable impact for clients. We build unstoppable brands by helping clients navigate the changing tides of culture and business with a focus on brand longevity, and have worked with a range of companies including Humana, NJM Insurance, Tru Green, Inspira Healthcare, Giant Food Stores, ACI Worldwide, IKEA USA, Comcast Xfinity, DuPont Sorona, and Saint-Gobain North America.

What we’re known for…

Brownstein is an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year —- a PRNEWS Small Public Relations Firm of the Year finalist —- and an inductee at Advertising Week’s Madison Avenue Walk of Fame. Ranked as an O’Dwyer’s Top 100 National PR Agency and one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work for Women, Brownstein Group is relentless in the pursuit of breakthrough ideas, and dedicated to its clients and people.

The Project Manager is to plan, manage, and see through to execution all facets of multimedia campaigns for a variety of clients. Candidate should possess a complete, working knowledge of the broadcast production process for Television and Radio, as well as Direct Mail, Digital, Social, Print, and Video Assets.

• Manage the full project lifecycle with internal and external resources.
• Evaluate new project requests; gather key details and recommend project approach.
• Establish, create, and manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines; forecast hours and coordinate with cross-functional partners.
• Forecast resourcing needs and collaborate with our Director of Creative Operations to ensure upcoming projects can be adequately staffed.
• Coordinate across multiple teams, both internal and external creative partners, to execute project deliverables and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and lead project communications, including but not limited to: keeping stakeholders apprised of status and requirements, ensuring team actions remain in synergy and meet deadlines on a daily basis, and leading and facilitating regular team and vendor meetings to review project status and resolve issues.
• Manage expectations regarding timelines, budgets, and reviews/approvals.
• Proactively identify risks and provide options forward; use solid judgment to escalate issues appropriately.
• Ensure final assets are delivered to approved specifications (and approved digital distribution platforms if applicable).
• Track and update project details via internal work management tools, including scope and project change requests.
• Focus on continuous improvement; define and implement new client/campaign processes and workflows as needs arise.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.
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• 3+ years’ experience in an agency setting; understand how to work with creative and production teams, client service teams, and clients alike.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of core agency disciplines and capabilities, including account management, finance, strategy, creative, digital development, and print/broadcast production
• Extensive knowledge of fundamental PM processes, workflows, and terminology
• Excellent project management, time management, and traffic management skills
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment under (sometimes) tight deadlines
• You are scrappy, nimble and sharp! You are a team player; you communicate well and do not crumble under pressure. You also know how to have a good time.
• Healthcare and Direct Response experience a plus.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• This position may require time in office buildings or outdoors

• An opportunity to…