Jr. Project Manager

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) works with agency Account Executive and/or Sr. Acct Executive in directing and coordinating assigned projects. In this role, the AAE initiates all jobs – advertising, direct marketing and other related materials – sets schedules and follows up constantly to keep jobs moving toward timely completion. There are several positions open at this level. Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum 1 year agency experience, preferably as an Account or Traffic Coordinator Emerging knowledge of Agency production processes The Account Executive is responsible for moving production of elements of marketing programs through the system internally and externally. They monitor day-to-day production schedules and costs for marketing programs to ensure on-time and on-budget programs. Account Executives are a key resource for information for the project team. There are several positions open at this level. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 1 year agency experience Automotive experience is preferred Solid knowledge of Agency production processes Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for supporting the process in development of new break-through ideas Senior Account Executive Location: Dearborn

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for effective execution of marketing programs including written communication of program changes and updates to all team members. Guide the day-to-day development of client projects to ensure that progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules. Guides and serves as a trainer and mentor to all junior staff. There are several positions open at this level. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 4 years agency experience Automotive experience is highly valued Strong knowledge of agency production process Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit to participate in the development of new break-through ideas The Account Supervisor functions as the primary day-to-day client liaison on marketing communications with responsibility for building strong client/agency relationships based on achieving goals of clients’ marketing objectives in an efficient and effective manner. Supervise and direct account staff to ensure communications meet budget, and schedules for internal/client approvals, close dates with the media, and/or drop fulfillment dates. Liaison with clients, primarily at the communications specialist/marketing communications manager level. Establish personal credibility and develop sound business relationships with client counterparts. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years agency experience Automotive experience required Strong knowledge of agency production process Experience with various project channels including: print, broadcast, experiential and CRM Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit; leads and encourages new break-through ideas Ford/Lincoln TRAIN (Talent Resource and Insight Network) Location: Dearborn

We are always on the hunt for Freelance Creative talent; both ready-made Art Director-Copywriter duos or individuals should apply. Requirements:

Degrees are a good thing… but it’s your portfolio that will get you in the door The Junior Project Manager is responsible for supporting the team with various monthly reports and reconciliations. The Junior PM will write and maintain project plans, coordinate and oversee project participants to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and provide project status updates. This position manages the generation of all site maps, technical requirements and functional design documents within the assigned line of business. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 1 year experience within an interactive environment; agency experience is preferred Must be able to multi-task and project manage multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously Extremely organized, articulate, detail-oriented and comfortable working within a non-structured independent environment The Project Manager will draft for approval: project plans, scopes of work and resources needed to complete digital projects. They will report to and receive guidance from a Senior Project Manager or Delivery Leads to ensure processes are consistent with internal stakeholders’ and client expectations. The Project Manager will manage assignments of varied size and scope; from timeline tracking, to maintaining budgets and resources, through completion. This position works with all facets of the agency to successfully manage digital project details. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years project management experience; with minimum 2 years in the digital category Must be able to multi-task and project manage multiple medium to large sized projects simultaneously Awareness of the principals of PMI Methodology, project management software, and Internet/New Media development process Senior Project Manager Location: Dearborn

The Senior Project Manager will develop: project plans, scopes of work and resources needed to complete digital projects. They will lead Junior/Project Managers and receive guidance from Delivery management to ensure processes are consistent with internal stakeholders’ and client expectations. Works with all facets of the agency to successfully manage digital project details. Escalates and/or resolves any project related issues while providing guidance to those more junior in the team. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 4 years project management experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in the digital category Must be able to multi-task and project manage multiple medium to large sized projects simultaneously Knowledge of the principals of PMI Methodology, project management software, and Internet/New Media development process Demonstrates the strong project management skills and leadership qualities necessary to manage multiple projects of varied scope, while tracking/maintaining budgets and timelines to completion The Media Analyst supports negotiators with media buys in the digital space. They assist the Delivery Services team with bringing consistency to client contract rates. The candidate will steward media campaigns through the process by use of an internal reporting system. They also create insertion orders, media buying schedules and negotiate minor media placements. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of media buying experience (digital preferred) Strong communication skills to work closely with and build relationships with media representatives Significant organizational skills to work simultaneously on numerous media objectives in a comprehensive method A Data Analyst is responsible for day-to-day data operations of direct marketing programs. This involves everything from initial development through daily operations and support to reporting. Working under the direction of a Data Lead, this person designs data structures, tests new functionality to ensure data is handled accurately, manipulates and generates files, designs and generates reports, and performs quality assurance tasks. A Data Analyst will have some interaction with clients and internal management, and considerable interaction with third party data providers and consumers. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years agency experience (digital preferred) Must have experience in: MS Excel – VBA macros; Excel Automation from external programs; SQL – preferably on multiple Microsoft data platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access Strong understanding of market research, consumer insights, and digital metrics Must have understanding of Information Architecture/Human Computer Interaction Ability to combine strong research methodology principles with tactical execution The Web Analyst provides insights based on data analysis which helps improve the online businesses of our Fortune 10 client base. The web analyst is an essential role on our team providing analysis of web site and e-marketing performance utilizing a multitude of data sources. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 2 years agency experience; at least 2 years in digital Experience in online marketing or site publishing is highly valued The ability to recognize and solve data problems and inconsistencies The Digital Media Planner develops interactive media plans for assigned brands as a part of an integrated, total communications process. This position is an integral part of a multi-functional team working closely with Creative, Operations, Account, Analytics, and Buying. This person works as a liaison between digital and communications planning teams to ensure digital plans are fully integrated. This person will analyze and monitor media marketplace, marketing and other related media data to aid Media Supervisor or Associate Media Director. Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 3 years agency experience; at least 2 years in digital Previous experience at the assistant digital planner or planner level required Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel is required

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