Creative - Creative Project Manager

TITLE:CreativeProject Manager

DEPARTMENT: Creative

FLSA: Full-Time Salary; Exempt 
REPORTS TO: Creative Director

WHAT SETS YOU APART

We're looking for ahighly organized Creative Project Manager to oversee the workflow for our internal creative team.This position willbe responsible for working with all departments within the organization to ensure thorough communicationandadherence toprocessfor allcreativeproject requests. TheCreative ProjectManager will be the point of contact for status updates oncreativeprojects andwillhelp connect team membersacross departments to create an efficient workflow. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own andoptimize end-to-endcreative projectworkflows across both clubs, including campaign planning, creative intake, approvals, timelines, and delivery.
• Serve as the central hub for cross-functional coordination between Marketing, Ticket Sales,Brand Alliance, Communications, Digital, and Creative
• Establish and enforce projectmanagement with best practices, timelines, and prioritization frameworks acrossall workflows.
• Assist Chief Marketing Officer with coordination across select cross-functionalMarComms projects, including but not limited to season-long campaigns, large-scale events, merchandise rollouts, etc
• Manage workflow for creative team withinSlack and Monday.com project managementtools.
• Provide status updates and traffic feedback on creative projects across departments.
• Help keepCreative team projects on track and deliver on timelines/deadlines.
• Responsible for taking notes, digesting creative briefs, preparing follow up questions, and inputting briefs intothe project management system.
• Attend weekly meetings for various internal teams (Marketing,Brand Alliance, Community Relations,Ticket Sales, Communications/PR, Content, Broadcast, etc.) tounderstand and be on top of all creative organizational needs.
• Assign creative requests/jobs to creators based on workload, skillset, and Creative Director’s input to ensure all projects are completed efficiently and as scheduled.
• Initiate andexpedite communication between all stakeholders and creative team members.
• Manage all signage requests, from design to installation, including managingrelationship and communication with third party vendors as well as communication with internal stakeholders.
• Provide Creative Director and Chief Marketing Officerwith performancereportson overall Creativeteam’s performance, productivity, and workload.
• Performadditional duties as assigned byCreative Director & CMO

QUALIFICATIONS:

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride.It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will alsopossess these qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Management, Marketing,Communications or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience inproject management or creative asset management.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Basic knowledge of video, digital, and graphicdesign terminology and production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsarea must, with the ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders across the organization and across technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Slack, Monday.com and/or other project management tools.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed anddemonstrate initiative
• Able to work non-traditional hours and weekends.
• The ability to passbackground screening.
• The ability toattain and maintain Safesport certification.
• Thrives managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferences:

• Design /Creative agency experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding and passion for American and International soccer culture
• Bilingual / Multilingual (Spanishand/or Portuguese in addition to English preferred)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite