Project Manager
dng · El Segundo, CA ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Salary
- USD 75,000 – 85,000 / year
Mid-level Project Manager role at an advertising agency overseeing workflow, scheduling, and resource allocation for 360 campaigns and social projects, acting as a liaison between creative, account, and production teams.
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
In one word, PASSION. Be passionate about advertising and marketing with an insatiable appetite to learn. Be passionate about great creative and doing work you can be proud of. Be passionate about the work you do -- extreme attention to detail is a must. Be passionate about yourself – go for it! Believe in yourself. Be proactive. We’d rather you try and fail than to have never tried at all.
We are looking for a midlevel Project Manager to join us reporting into our Chief of Integration.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
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Work as liaison/communications hub between all Agency team members.
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Partner with Chief of Integration, Associate Director of Project Management and Group Account Directors to actively onboard and plan yearly projects and workflow.
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Partner with Group Account Director to operationalize and onboard new client business.
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Manage, prioritize and be accountable for workflow from creative development through delivery of materials to client, vendor, etc. (Negotiate/communicate with the creative, account management and production team members every step of the way)
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Create, implement and manage detailed workflow schedules for each project
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Manage all necessary internal touch-point meetings
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Work with Group Creative Resource Manager to manage and plan creative resources
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Alert team if a project strays out of the originally set parameters, engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions
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Keep detailed records of each project
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Provide insight on process improvements or resources/tools opportunities
REQUIREMENTS:
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A minimum of 3+ years of project management experience
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Fluent in full 360 campaigns, but has led quick-turn social projects as well
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Self-motivated, proactive and assertive
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Extremely detailed-oriented and organized
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Exceptional time management skills
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Resourceful approach to project management
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Ability to build project schedules with account/production and prioritize/re-prioritize as needed
Video Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest quality editing, just good content.
The role is based in Los Angeles, CA.
The base salary range is $75k - $85k plus benefits.
Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week — Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.