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Our client, an entertainment creative agency, is seeking a Social Media/Digital Project Manager to join their team. You will report to the Executive Producer and work on an entertainment client's social media projects promoting tv series for streaming networks. Responsibilities: Developing and managing timelines/schedules for all initiatives in development Proactively manage workflow and ensures projects are completed within the timeline and budget. Interface with client PM's regularly Establishes and integrates internal processes for digital and social productions. Review all creative deliverables for quality and accuracy, including quality assurance testing Encourages a culture of partnership and maintains a positive presence for the team. Manages production for multiple medium to large scale client projects across all content assets and deliverables including and not limited to video production, creative design, social media, and digital production. Collaborates with the account team and creative team to lead best practices and strategies throughout the life cycle. Resources team members and 3rd party vendors as required, following internal protocol and with internal stakeholders. Work closely with creative, production, and social media teams to bring client projects to life on brand. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience managing digital and content projects, preferably in an agency environment. Solid knowledge of digital technologies (web, mobile), social media, email, digital media best practices & CRM. Solid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed documentation, create and manage budgets Assertive, creative, team player and proven sense of urgency Strong conflict management skills; demonstrated ability to solve problems Understanding of current digital and social landscape and desire to stay current in industry trends Proven success in managing multiple and fast-moving projects simultaneously Excellent organizational and time management skills Self-starter with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as on a team Excel wizard Strong knowledge of Social Media Marketing best practices A detail-oriented multi-tasker - able to manage and prioritize multiple projects Extremely organized, ambitious and proactive Great at collaborating and keeping a positive can-do attitude that is infectious ​Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Onward Search is looking for a PRINT PRODUCTION/BILLING COORDINATOR for a busy shop in Burbank. The role is part time, M-W (8 hour days) onsite and could soon extend to M-F. Must be ok with either situation! Role works with sales team to manage billing, scheduling and overseeing jobs are being completed on time and on budget. Excel Master - this is a must! 1-3 yrs experience in a studio environment with creative process knowledge 1-3 yrs experience working with billing systems Liaison with sales and creative teams Personable, task-oriented, able to talk to clients and internal team Does this sound like you? Apply today!       

Onward Search is seeking a Project Manager to help the team of our large smart home security client. This role requires experience with email systems & requirements for campaign development, including basic knowledge of triggered campaign and workflow structures. You will report to the Sr. CRM Program Manager and will be responsible for: Project management for emails, digital assets, research projects, and surveys from brief to launch Briefing and communicating project status to the CRM program leads Routing project components for review, feedback, and approval between the creative & development departments as well as key stakeholders QA of emails and campaigns before release Creating project timelines and communicating scope changes to leadership Managing design versioning with the creative team and maintaining accurate, timely and approved delivery Monitoring email performance of both one-time and automated emails Requirements: 3-5 years of experience managing email campaigns and digital projects in an agency environment (Account Service experience preferred) Proficient with Jira Experience trafficking email paid search or social campaigns Understanding of onsite, HTML, website creation, and digital creative & production landscape Ability to create workflows and timelines and manage resources effectively Experience with Braze, Sendgrid, customer.io, and MailChimp (or other email service platform) Customer Data Platform (CDP) experience preferred Bonus Qualities: • Experience with basic email performance metrics reporting • Localization experience • Start-up experience Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, a healthcare / pharma agency - has an immediate need for a Freelance Integrated Project Manager. This will be an onsite freelance position. You will work on a variety of television, print and digital advertising projects You will be responsible for timelines, budgets etc. This is not a traffic role. It will be your job to run the day to day of building timelines for new projects, and ensure that existing projects are on track. Pharma experience is not mandatory, but it is highly preferred for this role. Requirements: 4+ years Advertising Agency Project Management Ideal candidate has experience with ProofHQ Strong experience handling Timeline, budgets, etc Confident in cross team communications Open to being client-facing Strong Pharma Regulatory understanding preferred Interested? Submit your resume!

Well known institution in the Boston general area is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join them on a contractual basis. Potential long term opportunities as well as perm placement may be avaialble to the right candidate. Some Duties include: Organizes and implements administrative systems and procedures. Serves as principal source of information on unit, project or program. Gathers and maintains data for and assists in preparing reports, often using a variety of computer software. Prepares and maintains financial, personnel, administrative, student records. Provides for smooth day to day flow of communications within the department. May compose, proofread, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets and or databases. Arranges for use of facilities and plans meetings, conferences and seminars. Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing clerical or administrative duties as required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to handle complex and confidential information. Competency using a variety of office computer software. Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of email calendar, word processing, spreadsheets. Prior office experience required. Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Our client, an Entertainment Company, is seeking a Traffic/Scheduling Coordinator for a freelance opportunity. You will report to the Director of Marketing and be responsible for: Provide data entry support and distribute program schedules for the Networks suite. Complete accurate data entry of program schedules across the suite of networks. Confirming runtimes and placement of movies and episodes on the schedule, as well as creating programming grids and revisions. Distribute all required versions of schedules internally and externally. Provide accurate data entry into all programming databases, inputting important information such as synopsis, program titles, traffic numbers, TV ratings, runs usage/play history and contract terms. Confirm that all movie flights are accurately input, based on contracts. Create metadata for non-linear platforms which consist of series and episodic information such as series and episode descriptions, episodic numbers, ratings, copyrights, avail and end dates (linear and non-linear) and maintain or manage rolling (non- linear) schedule avail dates into programming databases. Provide administrative support to the Networks programming team, which may include data entry, filing, ordering supplies, and similar duties. Musts: Bachelor’s degree required 1-2 years of prior television scheduling experience is preferred Understanding of formats and promo inventory management is a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills required Good reasoning and problem-solving skills required Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and database management Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining effective business relationships is necessary Extensive knowledge of movies, filmmakers and actors from all eras (the 1920s – present) is a plus Ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and daily time constraints are required. Must be able to keep track of hundreds of movies, how they are scheduled and how they match up together. Ability to adapt to change and disseminate programming information promptly is essential ​Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Onward Select is on the hunt for a Technical Project Manager with CRM experience to join our global security client for a 6-month contract assignment. You will support the CRM lead in building out infrastructure with well-supported and informed integrations with cross-functional teams such as data management, app, and sites/eCommerce. Responsibilities: Define clear technical requirements and set bar high for flawless implementations that enable iterative growth for CRM and digital communication programs Collaborate with senior technical leadership use date to prioritize marketing and communications features that enable scale and growth Own scheduling and drive prioritization for features driven by technology shared with other groups Align cross-functional resources and keep stakeholders informed of the ongoing status Identify blockers and navigate appropriate escalation paths in line with CRM roadmap and priorities Maintain infrastructure for system support and advise appropriate timelines for scale increases Routing project components for review, feedback, and approval between the creative & development departments as well as key stakeholders Requirements: 5+ years of project management experience in a digital, agency environment preferred Must have experience working with API triggered workflows Prefer candidates who have worked for subscription marketing companies on CRM/ email campaigns. Must be able to read SQL, ability to write SQL is a plus Proficient in Workfront, Braze or similar, Sendgrid, Redshift, Twilio, Amazon Pinpoint, mobile app development technologies, Mixpanel, Segment.io Understanding of onsite, HTML, website creation and digital creative and production landscape Bonus Qualities: Experience with basic email performance metrics reporting Localization experience Start-up or agency experience Does this sound like you? Apply today!

Onward Search is seeking a hands-on Broadcast Media Supervisor to join the team of a global agency to work on an entertainment account. The ideal candidate has worked with national broadcast campaigns (not local or direct response) and comes from an investment role versus strategy. This is a direct-hire, permanent role in LA. Responsibilities: Negotiate (scatter and upfront), adjust, allocate inventory, and monitor schedules to ensure a delivery that is on time and budget Work collaboratively with key partners including stakeholders, internal teams, and clients Supervise the workload of Assistants on the account Coordinate the entire buying process including post-buy analysis Maintain detailed records of buys, budgets, revisions, credits, and delivery Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously Mentor junior team members Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred and 5+ years of national broadcast experience Entertainment category experience is highly preferred Deep understanding of the media buying process, buying department, and cross-department relationships Experienced with adapting plans when client objectives, priorities, or budgets change, while minimizing impact on the project Excellent negotiation & communication skills, with the ability to generate and present strategic ideas & solutions Strong analytical skills, ability to relate results to client business objectives High proficiency in MS Excel

Our client, a major entertainment studio, is seeking a Campaign Planning Coordinator. Responsibilities: The entry of all promotional elements into Media Resource Management database (MRM) prioritizing the entry of these elements in MRM and facilitating updates to these elements and/or schedule changes in a timely and accurate manner, and to communicate these updates to key departments (i.e. On Air Promotions, Media Planning Scheduling, Traffic, Mastering, Media Services, etc.). Work with Manager and Campaign Planners to oversee and implement all work order entry in MRM of on-air and off-air promotional elements for all channels Provide input regarding the development of needed promotional elements (i.e., spot lengths, tracks). Maintain knowledge of the network’s priorities and available promotional elements to help drive ratings and enrich viewing experience on both linear and non-linear platforms. Maintain a broad knowledge of the kid’s television landscape by researching competitive platforms, both linear and non-linear. Have a clear understanding of promotional terms, formats and on-air look, both internally and competitively. Work with the following departments to ensure the proper airing of all promotional and program elements: Media Planning, Multi-Platform Programming, On Air Promotions, Marketing, Publicity, Digital Media, S&P, Traffic, Mastering and Media Operations. Responsible for the entry of all AD IDs in platform to be used for on air and off-air scheduling. Generate reports and queries to assist in the analysis of promotional elements. Musts: 1-3 years experience in project management, traffic management, or media asset management An understanding of basic promotional elements (i.e. promos, bumpers, interstitials, etc.) with prior broadcast tv expereince Willingness to dive into the kid’s television landscape with an interest in Kids programming is a plus. ​Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our agency client in the Loop is seeking a Senior Account Planner to identify customer insights and help develop a strategy for integrated marketing communications (creative, digital, social and experiential). The client is a leading retailer doing business online and through a national network of brick and mortar stores. The planner will work with a cross-functional team and collaborate with external planning colleagues to convert data into insights and those insights into business-building creative ideas.   Responsibilities Bring the consumer to life for both the client and the agency; being the consumer’s champion so that the brand work is seen as authentic and culturally relevant. Interpret cultural and social trends (especially in digital and social spaces) for use as the focal point for briefs that will guide our digital and creative teams. Track and analyze the client’s competitive positioning, using both secondary and primary research (both qualitative and quantitative) Create visually engaging presentations that tell the story drawn from data. Qualifications 3-6 years of account planning experience, preferably with two or more years of experience in African-American consumer marketing; Equally adept at analytical and creative thinking, strong writing skills are critical; Ability to make complex subjects understandable; Experienced in briefing creative teams and presenting effectively to clients at different levels of seniority; Ability to cull and interpret quantitative and qualitative research; Ability to use data to articulate compelling stories and persuasive presentations; Prior retail or quick-service restaurant experience is highly desirable. Does this sound like you? Apply today!