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The Economist

Aug 26

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need project management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to collaborate across functions, multitasking abilities, and familiarity with paid social media and Airtable.
  • You will manage creative asset needs, coordinate with teams, analyze engagement data, ensure project timelines, liaise with stakeholders, and maintain asset quality and accessibility.

Requirements

  • Experience, Skills And Professional Attributes
  • What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in project management and/or media planning
  • Great organisational and ownership skills, attention to detail and ability to plan ahead
  • Great communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders and use “soft power” to achieve best results for the business
  • Ability to “speak the same language” as creative designers and copywriters but also media planners, marketers and other business functions including operations and finance
  • Prioritisation, multitasking and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and under pressure are essential skills
  • Paid social media marketing experience is a plus
  • Video production experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with Airtable platform is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Being responsible for ensuring the in-house buying team has all the creative assets needed to run their activities. This will include:
  • Taking requirements from the team and translating them into briefs for our Creative Team or external agencies
  • Coordinating with the Editorial teams including Social, Audio and Video teams to obtain assets that can be used in marketing activities. If required, also leading the production process when the editorial assets need to be amended
  • Using engagement data to determine which content will resonate best with target audiences to help influence content requests to editorial team
  • Being a go-to contact for media owners such as social platforms in all things connected to creative assets (incl. sourcing creative specs, creative trafficking and approval)
  • Being the creative process champion, making sure that the process is being followed and explaining it to others when needed. This includes expert knowledge of our project management platform, Airtable
  • Ensuring the Creative Team has all the information necessary to complete a project successfully. This will require Interrogating and assessing creative briefs submitted by marketers and requesting additional information when needed.
  • Creating timelines and scheduling milestones for each project taking into account time necessary for review/feedback from the various stakeholders, amends and assets production as well as the creative team capacity during that period
  • Being the key contact and liaison between the Creative Team, Marketers (Growth team in particular) and 3rd party partners such as agencies and media owners
  • Keeping the key stakeholders including the Creative Director, the Head of Campaign Planning and Execution and EVP of Marketing up to date on all projects
  • Ensuring the quality of assets before the final release and managing the storage of assets so they are always accessible and easy to find
  • Support Senior Studio Manager in other tasks as required by the business

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Creative Studio Project Manager?

The primary responsibilities include managing and trafficking creative assets for the in-house media buying team, translating requirements into briefs, coordinating with editorial teams, using engagement data for content requests, and ensuring the quality and accessibility of assets.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Experience in project management and/or media planning is required. Additional experience in paid social media marketing and video production is a plus.

What skills are emphasized for success in this position?

Success in this position requires strong organizational and ownership skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, prioritization, multitasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Is familiarity with specific tools essential for this role?

Familiarity with the Airtable platform is a plus and is beneficial for managing projects effectively.

What type of projects will the Creative Studio Project Manager oversee?

The Creative Studio Project Manager will oversee creative projects across various TEG businesses, including The Economist newspaper, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence Unit, and Economist Education.

Who will the Creative Studio Project Manager collaborate with?

The Creative Studio Project Manager will collaborate with the Creative Team, marketers (particularly the Growth team), editorial teams, and third-party partners such as agencies and media owners.

What type of assets will be managed by the Creative Studio Project Manager?

The Creative Studio Project Manager will manage a variety of creative assets, including those needed for marketing activities, editorial assets, and any amended content produced by the editorial teams.

Will the Creative Studio Project Manager be expected to lead production processes?

Yes, the Creative Studio Project Manager may lead the production process when it involves amending editorial assets for marketing purposes.

Who are the key stakeholders that the Creative Studio Project Manager should keep updated?

The key stakeholders include the Creative Director, the Head of Campaign Planning and Execution, and the EVP of Marketing.

Will the Creative Studio Project Manager have any support responsibilities?

Yes, the Creative Studio Project Manager will support the Senior Studio Manager with other tasks as required by the business.

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