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Simantel Content Production Project Planner in Peoria, Illinois
The Content Production Project Planner is a fundamental role in the content production department and is key to its overall success. Project Planners should have strong planning abilities and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to create and foster strong relationships internally and externally.
As a Content Production Project Planner, my objective is:
To plan, coordinate and facilitate all forms of content execution for multiple channels, including but not limited to articles, images, ads, video, and print assets for traditional and digital media including email, marketing automation and social channels. I am self-motivated and well-organized, with the ability to take ownership of work, multi-task, and push projects forward. My team is focused on providing high-volume and cost-effective customer-focused assets in a timely manner.
The outcomes I need to produce for clients are:
Accurate project estimates and detailed timelines, in coordination with partnering departments, such as Motion Media
Clear, timely and detailed project communication
Confidence in my ability to manage the projects and deliver on time and on budget
Quality content at high volume that’s value driven and achieves clients’ target outcomes
The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:
Define the scope of projects and assign resources to specific tasks
Build strong relationships with internal teams, freelancers, vendors, and clients
Be a positive team player with a willingness to try/learn new things
Be an advocate for best practices and process improvements that will lead to growth and strengthening of the content production service line
To produce these outcomes, I need to:
Support and partner with the content production strategists and Client Services on existing client needs to deliver high volume, value driven work
Delegate to and provide direction for writers, editors, designers, developers, project planners, etc.
Create and implement content production processes and workflows
Keep in constant communication with all parties involved
Fully understand all components and aspects of each project
Be detail-oriented and organized with the ability to quickly reprioritize tasks to meet demand
Be a team player and open to collaboration
Work proactively and efficiently
Balance multiple projects and deadlines
Scope, budget and financially manage all projects under my responsibility
The skills and abilities I require are:
4-year college or university degree, or equivalent experience, in project management (minimum 2 years)
The ability to effectively manage others, including internal resources, freelancers, and vendors and to coordinate with client services and clients
Empathy and understanding of others’ working styles and approaches
A strong grasp developing and directing all forms of content
Ability to build strong relationships
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A willingness to learn
To produce these outcomes, I have decision-making authority over the following:
Assembling resources based on project needs
How to communicate effectively
Daily schedules aligned to project deadlines
Job and career development
Budget management for the projects I oversee
Improvements in process for greater efficiency and effectiveness
Leading indicators of my success are:
Meeting agency and client deadlines
Accurate estimates that consider all aspects of potential work
Client initiatives that are delivered on-time and within budget
Strong relationships with the client services team, creative teams, and clients, as appropriate
Long-term indicators of my success are:
Growth in agency knowledge
Growth in client knowledge
Understanding of content production processes and approach
Increased proficiency at work
Integration with current internal teams and building strong relationships
Reliable, key contributor to projects’ successes
Resilience and managing change in projects
Simantel offers an attractive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, flexible work arrangements, holiday pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.
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