Creative Ops: Project Manager

Aquent, a leader in connecting top talent with innovative companies, is partnering with a globally recognized entertainment platform that is revolutionizing how millions experience audio content. This dynamic company is celebrated for its groundbreaking approach to digital media and its commitment to fostering a vibrant, creative ecosystem. Join a team that shapes the future of entertainment and impacts global culture.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become the vital link in our client's creative operations, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of their most anticipated creative initiatives. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of impactful projects, where your organizational prowess and strategic mindset will directly contribute to bringing captivating experiences to life for a massive global audience. You'll be the driving force that empowers creative teams to excel, transforming concepts into polished realities and making a tangible difference in how users engage with content.

About the Role

As a key player in creative operations, you will serve as the "glue" that holds critical creative workstreams together, from initial concept development through to final delivery and launch. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Creative Operations Lead, meticulously managing creative tasks, development timelines, and internal team coordination. Your contributions will be instrumental in creating an environment where high-quality, impactful creative work can flourish, directly influencing the success of major brand initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Operations Lead in defining creative team scope and development timelines for holistic creative projects.
• Create detailed task schedules post-production commencement and assign tasks to various creative teams, including designers, copywriters, and social creatives, utilizing tools like Asana and Slack.
• Act as a primary point of contact, facilitating essential communication between brand teams, creative teams, and producers.
• Proactively identify and address potential project bottlenecks, risks, or scope creep, implementing effective solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews of all creative deliverables, ensuring adherence to team requirements, quality standards, and brand guidelines prior to final delivery.
• Organize and update shared drives and asset management systems with necessary project documents, files, and creative assets for the creative team.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience within a creative/advertising agency or an internal in-house studio team at a large brand.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or Teamwork, and strong command of Google Workspace.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and project updates.
• A solid understanding of the creative process, encompassing design, video production, and content development.
• Outstanding organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and navigate competing deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience managing digital marketing, creative development, or video production projects.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Figma to streamline feedback loops.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or creative sprint processes.
• Experience with creative asset management and media trafficking processes.

What You Bring to the Team

• Proactive Mindset: You don't just track; you drive. You're adept at following up, closing loops, and asking the right questions to propel projects forward.
• Adaptability: You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift rapidly, maintaining composure and effectiveness.
• Emotional Intelligence: Your empathetic and supportive approach to managing creative personalities helps keep morale high, even under tight deadlines.