Website AEPartners
The Communications Project Manager will be part of the communications and public affairs team, which branches off the Government and Public Affairs department. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide oversight and day-to-day project management for all creative, digital, and editorial projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience and applied working knowledge and skills for navigating the creative production process, digital technology, and content management systems — all of which are critical for delivering projects on time. In addition to project management, this individual will be expected to draft, review, and edit editorial copy.
Most of all — you must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and deadlines.
To succeed, our team must be flexible, communicate clearly, and respond quickly. How we communicate is different today from even a year ago; we’re continuously looking for new ideas that help in this fast-paced environment. We need a communications project manager who’s experienced, disciplined, confident, and willing to pick up tasks on day one and start producing multi-media messages.
Knowledge requirements
In-depth knowledge of digital media technology, including video, photography, graphics, content management systems, and social media. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft products — particularly PowerPoint, and other applicable software to develop video and other creative materials. Must have a general and working knowledge of AP Stylebook.
Roles and responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with several teams and departments across the organization.
- Manage routine updates for G&PA as well as internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines and expectations are met.
- Contribute to creative brainstorming with a focus on adding measurable value to the company.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing digital content and messaging strategies.
- Develop, produce, and deploy materials while coordinating oversight from internal project managers.
- Solicit feedback from managers on work products.
- Listen closely for uncovering new opportunities to identify new areas for cross collaboration and process improvement.
