Project Manager – Creative Services

Job Type
Full-time

Who is Brownstein Group?

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, TruGreen, 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.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

· 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.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.*

Qualifications:

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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

· Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

· This position may require time in office buildings or outdoors

Perks for your well being:

Brownstein offers the following benefits so you remain unstoppable.

· An opportunity to collaborate and create with some of the smartest, coolest, and most interesting people in the industry

· A competitive salary

· Health benefits

· Wellness programs

· 401K program

· Remote Working

· Flex Days

· Summer Hours

· Unlimited PTO

*Brownstein Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing vendors including recruiters, staffing firms, etc., and does not pay fees for any unsolicited resumes.*

Brownstein is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and authenticity.

The sum of our collective individual life experiences, uniqueness, knowledge, creativity, self-expression, and talent that our employees bring to their work represents not only a major part of our culture, but our work and Brownstein’s success as well.

Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer. When bringing people into our team, we welcome the unique perspectives they bring related to their experience, culture, education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, ableness, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We believe in the strength of our people and the power in diversity. We’re always working on being more inclusive and there will always be more work to do, so please come and join us.

Salary Description
$70,000 – $80,000