In this role, you’ll serve as Project Manager for Foundry’s Content Operations team–specifically focusing on our food and beverage categories. In addition to supporting our food & bev programs, you should be able to work across other lifestyle categories, as needed. You’ll be responsible for facilitating the production process of native content and overseeing the operational aspects of all native programs living across the Dotdash Meredith portfolio of print & digital publications within these categories.
The ideal candidate brings experience producing high-caliber content for brands at a publisher, media company and/or agency. Creative problem solving, excellent project management skills, compatibility with a variety of working styles and top-notch organization are all key attributes of ideal candidates for this job. Those who have a passion for and knowledge of food and drink will rise to the top.
In addition to daily tasks such as invoicing, contracting, and database (Airtable) tracking, you’ll work closely with Director-level lead to understand the budget requirements, resourcing needs, schedule considerations, and production logistics of a project, then orchestrate the people, content, and funds to turn that project into reality. We’ll work to quickly onboard you so that you’ll be owning smaller-level executions within a month’s time, empowering you to provide your own unique creative vision and put your project management skills to the test.
Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Responsibilities
70%
Project Management
Work closely with client activation lead to establish project timelines
Ensure budgets are allocated appropriately at kickoff, and team allowances do not exceed the approved COGs
Act as the center of information for a native project; organizing all pertinent information, clarifying deliverables needed, engaging the appropriate team members and external partners, and clearly communicating project needs, deliverables, deadlines, and individual responsibilities
Comprehensive Project Tracking
Maintain Airtable database to maintain detailed filing of deliverables, project coding, expense tracking, and team assignments
Alert finance stakeholders of project status including anticipated spend, overall project revenue, and flight dates of native content
Oversee invoicing for all executed contracts on assigned programs
Pre Sale Scoping
Assist with creative brainstorms to create budget estimates, and inform timelines during pitch phase
Deliverable Management
Package up creative deliverables for the internal teams in a timely and organized manner
Communicate necessary caveats, notes and questions for client activation team in client-friendly manner
Effectively distill, translate, and address client feedback in a professional, and solutions-oriented manner
Quality Assurance
Conduct quality assurance on all client deliverables
20%
Photo Production
Act as photo production lead on all custom digital and print programs, overseeing production logistics, spending, contracting, creative development, and execution from pre- to post- production
Supervise photo productions to ensure shoots run efficiently, effectively and deliver again program expectations
Work with Studio managers to gather availability of studio spaces and internal production crew
Qualifications And Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant work experience and qualifications to be equally weighted
Experience
2-3 years in a full-time production or project management position at a publisher, media company and/or agency
Experience working on recipe development and creation is a plus
Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficiency in Google Suite and Gmail is required
Airtable experience is preferred
Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Passion for and knowledge of food and drink is a plus
Ability to work quickly and smartly, and top-notch organization skills
A rolodex of relevant and reliable industry professionals (food stylists, bartenders, chefs, etc) is a plus
Location
Ideal candidate is based in the New York metro area and comfortable with a hybrid workplace
May require occasional travel to our satellite offices and production studios in Birmingham, Des Moines, or other locations for production-related needs
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
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Pay Range
Salary: New York: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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