Advertising Production Manager for a Growing National Agency
Our agency is growing! We are a national advertising agency specializing in the 55+ consumer space seeking to hire a senior-level, advertising production manager. This position is the next role to fill in our company, and we are looking for someone comfortable interviewing now, getting lined up, and possibly waiting a month before the job begins.
About Us
The 3rdThird Marketing and 3rdPlus team is an optimistic bunch that works on a double bottom line: earning a living and creating business success while at the same time breaking down societal ageism and helping senior living communities to meet their business goals. And YES, working in senior living can be sexy! We are not a run-of-the-mill agency and we focus on selling lifestyle and positivity. Founded in Seattle, post-pandemic we’re now fully cloud-enabled, running our business without a physical headquarters and working with a national team that spans from Wilmington, Delaware to Portland, Oregon
What we offer:
A positive work-life-balance with all bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year off and a healthy vacation allowance
Competitive health insurance package
Unit rights appreciation shares are available after one year (it gives you some value in the upside of our organization)
A very cool group of senior-level professionals who value being kind first and smart second and thrive on making a difference in society and the lives of our elders
Important to us: Soft skills that include being open-minded, having a positive attitude, being a focused person who pays great attention to detail, accountability, and somebody who thrives on both collaboration and self-starting. Tech savviness is a must as well because we use a lot of tech in our day-to-day work. A background check will be performed.
Qualifications
3+ years of being a true production manager in advertising agencies with print / digital production experience as well as solid traffic management
Equivalent work experience to a Bachelor's degree (or a Bachelor’s)
Proven track record of successful purchasing and project management experience in an agency environment or print production shop
Experience with vendor negotiations and project management
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel
Demonstrated aptitude in learning new technology for application in a professional environment
Ability to work independently with a drive to continuously hit goals and succeed
Client communication and problem-solving experience with a solution-oriented mindset
Experience excelling within fast-paced, high-energy environments
Experience with Wrike is a plus! We also use Google Suite and Smartsheet regularly
Responsibilities
The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of production, purchasing, and execution of client marketing programs including direct mail campaigns, brochure materials, and delivery of print advertising.
This person works with client stakeholders, suppliers, internal team members, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are purchased and executed in a way that guarantees quality and competitive pricing while overseeing and executing a high volume of complex projects
Gather project requirements and manage all production aspects on behalf of the client, working with vendors on delivery timetables and maintaining updated status of assigned projects
Input all project specifications and relevant data into an internal project management system (Wrike) and maintain key data points in our server area, including customer quotes, purchase orders, and invoices
Execute projects within contract-specified timelines, according to budget requirements and quality standards
Build relationships and communication channels with clients to ensure smooth workflow and handoffs
Liaison between internal and external stakeholders, clients, and suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget
Execute production efficiently in accordance with the procedures described in business processes
Identify and develop programmatic solutions, which are both beneficial and economical for the client and 3rdPlus
Provide high-quality customer service, communicating to clients with appropriate and relevant status updates
Assist Account Managers in compiling account and project updates for key presentations as directed
Escalate production issues immediately to management
Collaborate on results reports with the account team to report performance to clients
Handle a multitude of complex and diverse product-type categories, including print, display advertising (newspaper/magazine), and other communications
Prepared to attend press checks with or without clients and ensure necessary subject matter experts are present to effectively manage the process