Project Manager

Situation Group, a global collective of digital-first advertising agencies and an award-winning nonprofit, seeks a Project Manager to execute a variety of creative projects from conception through delivery, with a focus on print and digital production. This role will report to the Executive Director, Production. The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of print and digital production across a variety of executions. 

What You’ll Do

The Project Manager will deliver high-quality print and digital projects on time and within budget, while collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of print and digital production across a variety of executions (e.g. key art, print ads, OOH, direct mail, email, digital and social advertising)
• Manage production projects from estimating through final delivery
• Generate cost estimates and track against actuals, regularly reporting labor projections and communicating overages ahead of time
• Create production schedules and monitor progress against projects
• Schedule and prioritize creative resources, working closely with account, social and media teams, as well as creative directors, art directors, designers, copywriters and video producers
• Work effectively with external partners such as illustrators, retouchers, printers, fabricators, mailhouses and other production specialists 
• Coordinate print mechanicals, printer dielines, match prints and other physical proofing processes 
• Consult on print materials and creative print executions (e.g. paper, inks and printing methods)
• Communicate clearly and often with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure projects are closed in a timely manner, including accurate internal labor and external invoices

Requirements

• 4+ years of project management experience with a focus on print and digital production (video production is a bonus)

• Advertising agency, television, or live entertainment experience preferred 
• Solid knowledge of print and digital deliverables and platforms (including paid media, social media and email)
• Strong knowledge of print materials, specifications and terminology; mechanicals; printer dielines; match prints; substrate proofs; prototypes; and other printing processes
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong budgeting skills and experience with cost control in print production
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with project management software (e.g. G Suite, Google Drive, Asana) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite 

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

Situation Group is a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies. We partner with leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands, including WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, and No Kid Hungry.