TV Project Manager

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Department: AE Media Solutions

Reporting to: Director of Television Initiatives

Location: Topeka, KS – Onsite

The TV Project Manager plays a key role in bringing Advisors Excel clients to life on television. This position supports the execution of television projects from start to finish, serving as a point of contact and trusted partner for advisors throughout the process. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and production partners—making real‑time decisions, solving challenges, and balancing creative vision with operational realities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys managing projects, and takes pride in delivering a standout advisor experience while driving meaningful marketing results.

• Own the full lifecycle of assigned television projects from onboarding through final delivery
• Serve as a primary point of contact for advisors, setting expectations and managing scope, timing, and deliverables
• Plan and manage television shoots based on advisor goals, production capabilities, capacity considerations, and AE best practices
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and accountability in Workfront
• Coordinate production kickoff meetings, onboarding calls, and cross‑functional alignment
• Develop and distribute detailed shoot agendas, itineraries, and production plans
• Manage logistics, travel, accommodations, and day‑of‑shoot execution, resolving real‑time challenges as they arise
• Exercise professional judgment to balance advisor requests, operational constraints, and performance goals, including handling advisor pushback when needed
• Oversee revisions and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and production quality
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and continuously improve execution and efficiency

• Experience managing deadline‑driven projects with multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and firm delivery dates
• A customer‑service mindset and comfort supporting guests, clients, or external partners
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, resourceful approach to problem‑solving
• Confidence holding others accountable to deadlines while maintaining positive working relationships
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑moving environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data tracking and basic reporting

• Familiarity with tools like Workfront, Asana, Monday, or Smartsheet
• Experience coordinating events, live productions, or on‑site shoots
• Exposure to compliance or review processes

• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package from your start date
• Access to an on‑site café, gym and primary care
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance
• Employee sponsored events…and more!

Advisors Excel is a fast paced, innovative company that seeks to service independent financial advisors in a multitude of areas within their business. From operational functions to sales and marketing, our end goal is to help continually grow advisors’ businesses nationwide. We thrive on watching them succeed. Not only does AE want to see the success of our advisors, but also our employees.

We have high expectations from them to continually move our business forward. We are on the hunt for positive people who thrive on hard work and in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? We want you to join our team!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.