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Onward search is on the hunt for an Asset Coordinator to help the lean-and-mean team of a boutique agency. You will report to the Account Supervisor and will be helping with a large software technology account. Responsibilities: Manage the organization and uploading of 300+ unique creative & marketing assets to a centralized database Accurately label, tag, and upload all assets Route assets to appropriate parties for final compliance approvals Maintain a status report of progress for all assets Requirements: 1-2 years of experience in the operational side of content/project management Must have a strong understanding of the different types of creative & marketing assets such as TV spots, social media assets, digital banners, photos, etc. Able to work with minimal direction, resourceful Strong attention to detail Knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Excel Must be proficient working on a PC ​Apply now to learn more about this job!

Our client, a large financial company located in Downtown LA is looking to hire a freelance Digital Project Manager for a 6+ month assignment starting immediately. This person will work closely with the Journey Manager to assist in the management of projects. Digital Marketing and Agile experience preferred. Responsibilities: Ensures project delivery through the adherence to standards, controls, processes, deliverables and quality measures Keeps leadership and stakeholders informed of progress against commitments and escalate issues as needed Encourages open team dialogue to aid in expectation clarity, identify actionable opportunities and address team roadblocks to efficient delivery Owns and facilitates daily team stand-up meetings, runs team retrospectives, working to evoke dialogue and improve team dynamics Looks for opportunities to improve team delivery dynamics Uses team delivery metrics to guide start/stop/continue discussions Constantly working to understand how to help the team improve estimation efforts to strengthen stakeholder trust Analyzes delivery value stream with a mindset to eliminate process waste Owns accountability for project team delivery Proactively works to ensure team coverage model and capacity are understood Collects team delivery metrics and facilitates discussions with leadership to improve expectations and transparency of team capacity and health Skills and Experience: Demonstrates initiative by identifying issues and recommending solutions. Ability to effectively plan and manage the work of others including managing projects across multiple teams or groups. Ability to influence groups and/or more senior associates. Strong written and oral communication skills including facilitating a variety of meetings. Basic business and industry knowledge or related financial products; Digital and traditional marketing techniques; A talent for performing and applying analytics to work assignments; basic use of MarTech and reporting tools Agile certifications (CSM, CPO) are preferred Knowledge of Jira, Workfront and Confluence is preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project delivery with basic business and industry knowledge or related financial products; Digital and traditional marketing techniques   Does this sound like you, then apply now!

Onward Search has a great new opportunity for a Program Manager with a big eCommerce client. This Program Manager position has an immediate start onsite at our client’s office in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate should have prior experience working as an AML Transaction Monitoring Rules Analyst or AML Project manager. If this sounds like you, apply right now! RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Transaction Monitoring Program on issues and trackers/ Support technical design of new processes and capabilities (rule creation and implementation). Support AML rule testing and development. Define gaps/issues to be resolved by the project, recommendation, and options for resolution. Drive the development of business requirements for medium to high complexity processes on AML Transaction Monitoring Rules. Document current-state processes for impacted business processes. QUALIFICATIONS Must have at least 5 years of experience driving business requirements in a technical environment. Background in a banking or Fintech payment environment AML detection and Transaction Monitoring Systems. Comfortable with business and technical oriented discussions. Ability to document workflow requirements from a business perspective and manage project phases to a predefined project schedule. Ability to review and gain approval for business requirements. Capable of resolving issues and action items as well as managing priorities across multiple tasks. ​Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client is a digital marketing consulting agency looking for a contract to hire account manager to join their growing team! Job Responsibilities & Requirements: 3+ years of experience with a proven track record in account management or in an equivalent role, in a creative, digital marketing or advertising agency Manage client accounts, ensuring relationships are solid and exceptional service levels are being met Conduct and run client conference calls to review results, discuss needs and make recommendations Strong digital marketing background, including knowledge of tools like Google Analytics and Google Ads Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field Must be polished, professional, friendly, and have the ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced, high pressure, deadline driven environment Ability to keep deadlines and meet milestones and manage necessary resources · Excellent written and oral communications skills. · Experience working in a time tracking environment · Great attention to detail and good follow-through · Demonstrated capacity to work independently · Ability to think proactively, and delivering high quality within tight deadlines · Experience with Basecamp is a plus If interested apply today!

Our client, a major entertainment studio, is seeking a Senior Manager, Licensing join the Consumer Products Design team. Responsibilities: Optimize category performance through product management strategy and go-to-market execution for key initiatives. Develop global category-level strategies to optimize existing business and identify new opportunities across franchises and across retail channels for Hardlines, Softlines and Consumables categories Identify new, consumer-first product and category opportunities plus brand extensions to capture whitespace and drive incremental revenue, and translate these opportunities into innovative, executable business plans. Develop go-to-market plans for new opportunities including branding, product, business models, marketing, content, and retail programs. Partner with franchise, commercialization, content, marketing teams and lines of business (eCommerce, Games, Publishing) to implement go-to-market programs. Drive and launch cross-franchise projects and cross-category opportunities and other new initiatives currently under development. Maximize category performance and revenue across vertical/licensed business models, retailers, and digital platforms, by leveraging consumer insights and productivity analysis. Partner with marketing teams to develop consumer marketing and content programs for new initiatives Drive category specific retail program development with sales and retail marketing teams Partner with global territories to share learnings, best practices and monitor execution against initiatives Musts: 5-7 years professional experience required, preferably in project and/or product management within consumer goods category Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree a plus Proficiency in product management Deep understanding of consumers and ability to develop key insights and use data to tell a story and drive decisions P&L management mentality Global mindset Able to think strategically Drives results fast / executes with sense of urgency and accuracy Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills Enthusiastic collaborator and team player with a positive attitude Knows how or where to obtain information; is resourceful Strong attention to detail; organized and manages timelines effectively Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency ​Apply now!

Our client, a top employer within the luxury hospitality industry is looking for a Consumer Marketing Manager to join their team fulltime. This role is on-site, in Miami, FL starting ASAP.   The Consumer Marketing Manager is Responsible for building and developing tools/strategies to drive results and to streamline workflow in all print materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams. This person will implement direct marketing/consumer marketing solutions with a focus on segmentation, strategy and project management.   Day-to-Day:   Develop and implement consumer marketing strategies and solutions to drive business Collaborate with cross functional teams and maintain strong communications with internal customers throughout the organization. Develop and manage the execution of all collateral projects; direct mail programs, print advertising and onboard materials. Develop and review solid and comprehensive project briefs that provide clear direction, content and product information for in-house graphic design team and print and production team. Monitor competitive landscape and communicating findings and recommendations Assist in the creation of monthly and quarterly insights decks for all print efforts with a focus on monitoring Prospect strategies in direct mail and advertising. Identify and leverage new technologies, increasing marketing automation and efficiency of operations to focus people resources on the most value-add marketing activities. Communicate with and provide guidance to reporting team Oversee and optimize process in all direct mail, print advertising and collateral efforts ensuring flawless execution from planning states through delivery. Oversee and automate executive reporting for all print marketing plans. Manage media partner relationships and update/organize internal plans.   Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years’ marketing experience in a corporate environment or agency 3+ years of demonstrable experience in a leadership position BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Advertising or related field of study (MBA a plus) or any equivalent combination of relevant background and work experience. Strong communication and relationship skills Superior attention to detail with ability to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal and team centric management skills and strong project/people management skills to ensure deadlines are met with flawless execution across the team. Flawless execution and overall quality assurance of marketing collaterals generated, including proofreading, editing and follow-up skills. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint          

Onward Search has a new exciting opportunity with a big client. This opportunity is for an Assistant Content Manager who can start immediately at our client’s office in San Francisco, CA. Our client is looking for an extremely organized individual who would be responsible for managing updating and maintaining the marketing assets, photography and video archive. If you enjoy working with creative and imaging teams on creating a robust library system of images and videos, then apply right now! RESPONSIBILITIES: Organize, manage, and archive existing photo, marketing, and video assets. Manage memory, sharing, and troubleshooting of storage. Ensure the latest brand assets are properly updated with correct naming conventions and organized. Manage and implement meta-data for all marketing, photography and video assets into a searchable format. Field questions from the Creative and Marketing team on where assets live. Adhere to the process for input and output of archived assets in conjunction with existing taxonomy. Distribute assets based on requests from various teams. Track distribution of assets and licensing agreements based on photography contract(s) or production agreement. Maintain, and improves rules for new as well as existing taxonomy. Ability to train users if needed. ​ QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or related field is highly preferred. Background in a library or archival information. Proficiency in Adobe Experience Manager, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Bridge, and Capture One. Experience in Digital Asset Management is a major plus. Previous experience managing catalogs of thousands of images. Impeccable eye for detail and ability to adapt to systems and routines for efficiency. Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to see the full scope of the project and plan accordingly. Team player but also able to work independently. Structured thinker with a passion for classification. High interest in metadata, taxonomy, and controlled vocabularies. ​Does this sound like you, then apply now to learn more!

Our client, a TV Network, is seeking a Design Coordinator to join the Worldwide Marketing team. You will report to the Creative Director and be responsible to: assist in generating concepts and executing various design and graphic-production projects for the Direct to Consumer and International line of business. Assist with various design projects across our brand portfolio Graphic Production for SVOD Partners (Disney+, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. Design and production support for design team on presentation decks, social graphics, online banners, etc. Musts: Certificate program and/or BA in Graphic Design or related field 1-3 years experience in a related role Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Retouching Skills Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback Detail-oriented Conceptual thinker Deadline driven and a team player Must be able to handle a high volume of projects and work in a fast-paced environment

Onward Search is hiring for an Integrated Project Manager! This is a contract position with potential to extend. The client is located in Downtown Atlanta. Responsibilities: This role is responsible for managing the project lifecycle for integrated marketing projects. Consult on planning with client to initiate a project. Develop timeline, set and communicate deadlines for key tasks, negotiate with the client about needs and timing so that a thorough job is completed. Represents the project at meetings and/or in group discussions as requested. Identify resources needed to complete projects on time. Monitor and manage timely communications response and follow-up in our workflow tool (Basecamp), the centralized team communication and collaboration system or other internal Web-based software. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation Communicate status to leadership, stakeholders, and project team as needed. Identify and drive resolution or escalation of issues, risks or delays that hold potential to impact timely plan implementation. Uses change control procedures to effectively protect and manage the scope of the project Ensures quality of relevant deliverables and stage gate requirements Ensures proper project close-out Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and assists on special projects as assigned.   Demonstrates Marketing Competencies: Manages ambiguity - Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Cultivates innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Plans and aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Builds effective teams - Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Drives vision and purpose - Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on complex and multiple assignments Experience working in a highly collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders Outstanding communication and organizational skills Must have a proven and thorough understanding of the planning, creative and production processes in both a traditional print and digital, social and interactive world. Possess superior project management skills Ability to collaborate across a large, global organization Works well in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment Analytical and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills Possess excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written communications Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office Suite products – including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Education and Extras: PROACTIVE and a forward-thinker. COMMUNICATIVE – Passionate about your beliefs with the ability to say what you mean and show us you can listen to and understand your audience. CONNECTIVE – Essential to being a partner is being able to build strong relationships with others on a personal and professional level. Easily connect with all types of people ORGANIZED – Ability to keep up with the details that are always changing. Herding details and keeping them up-to-date should be your #1 specialty. ASSERTIVE – Diplomacy is key, but you must be quick to assert a plan (or ask the important question) that will allow the collective team to solve the issue at hand. CHAMPION – Stand behind the team with support & a positive attitude Does this sound like you, then apply now! Formal Knowledge: • Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years project management, marketing planning or related role in an in-house or agency environment. • Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

Our client a top employer within the luxury hospitality industry is looking for a Creative Traffic Specialist to join their team, fulltime. This role is on-site, in Miami, FL starting ASAP. The Creative Traffic Specialist will be responsible for managing all in-house marketing production schedules from inception through completion. This person will work closely with management to guide resource management and workflow needs for the entire creative team, while managing project management systems, coordinate daily workflow and supports the planning and launch of all new promotions, product enhancements & launches, and more relating to the marketing team’s initiatives. Day-to-Day: Develop timelines and production schedules, organize creative workflow and timelines for all marketing projects (direct mail, brochures, digital/web) in collaboration with creative services team. Collaborate with Creative/Production teams to ensure project timelines are followed, vendor specifications are accurately provided, and deliverables are met Establish creative brief templates to ensure timely sharing of required information between Marketing and Graphics teams relevant to job requests. Manage web-based project management system – making continual optimizations with vendor to improve workflow and generate automated reporting on a regular basis. Collect input from Marketing Department on how system is working, leading the charge with system by making improvements while managing contracts and negotiating annual contract terms to ensure agreement maximizes needs. Build and maintaining a content asset system/library for image and copy content. Take part in project management and timeline scheduling of video asset projects. Assist in pre-production planning and scheduling for video and photo shoots at direction of VP Creative. Manage post-production schedule and upload to Digital Asset Management system once approved. Assist in the planning/development of new marketing initiatives while streamlining content development and approval to increase speed to market. Identify resource gaps based on workflow and make recommendations to Director of Marketing Services and/or Manager of Creative Services on appropriate action plans including scheduling amendments or adding freelance staff on a temporary basis as needed. Maintain marketing and promotional calendars Develop and present regular analyses of department workflow, including key metrics and forecasting to support planning and resourcing for the department. Develop daily report of department priorities for creative team Maintain a final file document of Direct Mail covers by month to ensure no overlap based on final PDF’s sent to print. Skills & Qualifications: 4+ years’ experience in Project Management, Traffic or Marketing; Advertising agency experience preferred in a Traffic/Project Management Role. BA/BS in Marketing or related field of study or any equivalent combination of relevant background, skills and experience. Strong understanding of the studio/graphic arts process including basic knowledge of creative programs, copy and design functions, and file setup for production needs. Strong working knowledge of marketing project planning and processes Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organizational, planning, project, time and budget management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, within established deadlines and budget. Verbal/written communication skills to provide clear and succinct information and to internal and external partners. Must work well under pressure and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced department with proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in an environment with changing business demands. Does this sound like you? Apply today!