Associate, Project Manager

We are Assembly, the modern global media agency that’s part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing.

We’re purpose-led through our core, and we help brands build connections with people through culturally relevant media experiences.

We’re at the cutting edge of data and tech-driven marketing, and we believe brand and performance media can work together to drive breakthrough business growth.

ICYMI : Assembly was named Ad Age’s first-ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year atop the 2022 Ad Age A-List!

Assembly is looking for an Associate, Project Manager. The Associate, Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the project management and planning teams on assigned accounts.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter with an organized approach to managing projects; one who loves checking things off the to do list and can motivate colleagues to get the job done well and on time.

Responsibilities

• Capture and track all client needs, requests and communications coming from status calls, ad hoc calls, email, and Teams requests
• Track project deliverables, ensuring all team members (internal and external) understand and adhere to roles, expectations, deliverables, and timelines, both internal and external
• Request and confirm campaign assets and needs between agency, vendors, and client
• Facilitate internal and external (client) communication related to campaigns and ad hoc / ongoing deliverables through weekly client calls
• Prompt communication between Finance and Activation for billing and reconciliation
• Own invoice, prebilling, and reconciliation documentation for all lines of business and communicate changes to the client
• Track project tasks and work closely with internal teams to manage processes efficiently
• Manage communication and delegation between off-shore and in-office team members
• Assist in development of media plans and plan stewardship
• Engaging the appropriate stake holders prior to making any major changes

Requirements

• 1 year of experience within a project management type position, preferably within an advertising or digital media agency
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Solid research and analytical skills, good mathematical aptitude, and attention to detail
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with variety of media tools and software - MS Project, Asana, , Prisma, MediaOcean is a major plus
• Ability to organize, prioritize, work well under pressure with multiple assignments; meet tight deadlines and multi-task
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Why Assembly?

• We care about your growth we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you’re hitting your personal and company goals
• We recognize and celebrate your success all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated
• We’re truly a people-first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies
• We have a hybrid in-office / remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it’s needed most, , team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings
• We care about social and environmental Impact we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it
• We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us
• We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble and digital-first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Benefits / perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Assembly and the location where you work.

Equal Opportunities

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $55,000 - $65,000USD.

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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