About RSE

RSE is an integrated, full-service communications agency in Sacramento, California and is looking for a Media Project Manager that with direction, provides day-to-day support for agency media marketing programs, either alone or as a member of a team. This includes coordinating tasks and employees at the advertising agency and makes sure projects are completed on time and within budget. The position may work in our Sacramento office or remote.

SUMMARY

With direction, provides day-to-day support for agency media marketing programs, either alone or as a member of a team. This includes coordinating tasks and employees at the advertising agency and makes sure projects are completed on time and within budget.

As Media Project Manager you will work with the Media, Client and Creative Services teams to lead communication between the teams, open and structure media and creative projects and ensure project deadlines are met. You will be responsible for managing overall project workflow, overseeing media and creative requests, communicating deadlines to relevant parties, and proactively manage the project scheduling process. Youll also work with the Media team to maintain project trackers/flowcharts and department calendars for all campaigns.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach, drive the coordination of projects from start to finish, and enable teams to deliver outstanding work. Each project is unique, and the Media Project Manager will need to think through each request and be comfortable working in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, including for reasonable accommodation purposes.

• Manage multiple advertising projects, varying in scope, at one time while remaining on schedule.
• Act as gatekeeper of media flowcharts.
• Review and assess incoming project requests and briefs. Communicate with team members as needed for additional information.
• Manage development processes of creative (copy and design) deliverables including print, broadcast, social media, digital display, web, email, and events.
• Maintain Media department project schedule.
• Assign new projects to appropriate team members.
• Provide project timelines to stakeholders.
• Review workload regularly, setting deliverable priorities for the team.
• Run project reporting on a regular basis to evaluate the number of new projects and provide updates to team management.
• Anticipate potential challenges and provide solutions-oriented approach to stay on schedule.
• Offer new, creative solutions that help improve quality of work and improve project management processes.
• Coordinate assets with media vendors, including assigning internal projects and approving and monitoring timelines.
• Serve as administrator and reviewer of media traffic instructions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to manage client and internal team expectations
• Knowledge of digital media planning process and digital media buying process
• Strong organizational, mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple assignments.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to multi-task, plan and organize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of project management programs such as Wrike.
• Able to engage effectively with diverse individuals at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five plus years of related experience
• Experience working at an Agency in a production or account management position.
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring junior staff

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent experience.

Interested? Please login and submit your resume and a cover letter to: https://rs-e.com/careers/

RSE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 916-446-9900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.