Digital Project Specialist - Advertising Agency at Pathfinders Advertising Indianapolis, IN

Digital Project Specialist - Advertising Agency job at Pathfinders Advertising. Indianapolis, IN.

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Pathfinders, a full-service integrated marketing agency, is seeking a motivated Digital Project Specialist to join our digital marketing team. This is a full-time, permanent position and is 100% remote eligible with occasional travel requirements. The Digital Project Specialist plays a key role in the successful production and management of digital assets, processes, and initiatives. This position deploys deep expertise in both digital marketing and project management to successfully oversee the workflow and delivery of digital projects.

You should be a problem-solver ready to tackle the day-to-day challenges modern marketers and project management specialist face. You love working in teams; collaborating with developers, creatives, account executives and strategists. You will work on a variety of clients and projects and collaborate in an environment where you can bring your ideas and technical expertise to the table, daily.

At Pathfinders, we help you develop your hard and soft skills and give you the opportunity to take on marketing challenges as part of a team. If you value variety in your workload, thrive on finding creative solutions for all types of clients, and are just as adept at collaborating with teammates as you are at working independently, Pathfinders could be a great fit for you. We’re committed to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, whether you’re a seasoned advertising professional or just starting your career.

And because we believe in working hard and resting hard, we keep your work-life balance a priority. What we ask in return is that you’re principled, hardworking, and willing to rise to every occasion when clients and colleagues need you.

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What you will do, in greater detail:

Organize, manage, plan, and be accountable for digital project workflow from kickoff through deployment using Agile methodology. Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, via remote and in-person interactions, to ensure requirements and strategic direction are met. Overnight/weekend travel will be required for certain events Manage expectations with internal creative, development, and account management teams through proactive communication, and efficient meeting facilitation. Accurately scope work to effectively manage Digital team capacity and ensure optimal output. Assist in the development and/or refinement of Project Briefs and Scopes of Work. Assist the Digital Director and Product Manager in driving the understanding of client goals, requirements. Develop and manage key digital project documentation including definitions, templates, processes, slide decks, and workflows. Select, assess, and test tools or software as needed to drive efficiency and forward progress. Participate in testing and QA processes, evaluating all digital products with keen attention to detail and quality to ensure outputs align to client objectives/project brief. Own the ongoing strategy and monthly operations of Website Maintenance, including client performance dashboards, uptime monitoring, site health, security updates, and maintenance-related communications. Partner closely with Product Manager to help define Digital product roadmap and strategy, using analytics, historical data, and market trends. Work with clients and internal teams to help troubleshoot and remedy technical issues. Monitor, assess, and report on key performance metrics related to team utilization and project budgets, to ensure alignment between hourly estimates and actuals. Proactively communicate project risks, questions, and help control scope creep. Ensure time and work outputs are tracked to the appropriate client project and are within set scope. Attend all applicable required employee orientation, training, department quarterly meetings, and all-agency summits at the PF headquarters. Overnight/weekend travel will be required for certain agency events. Ensure that timesheets for yourself and Digital team members are completed daily, accurately, and billed to appropriate client project. What we’d like to see in a strong candidate:

B.Sc./B.A. required in applicable field 3+ years of related industry experience (creative agency, account management or digital marketing background preferred) Proven project and/or account management experience Expert understanding of project management fundamentals (e.g. Agile and Sprint methodologies, facilitating stand-up meetings etc.) Deep understanding of what it takes to build digital products (e.g., website, apps, HTML e-mails) to effectively scope and manage digital workflow Strong understanding of marketing tactics and KPIs Ability to successfully work with a variety of personalities (client/internal), proven team-building skills, and ability to motivate and collaborate with cross-functional partners Must be a problem solver/troubleshooter by nature, this individual is focused on guiding the production process to deliver high-quality outputs on-time and within scope/budget Strong critical thinking skills Passion for project management and digital creative Demonstrates thoroughness, follow-up and attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills a must; can present formally or informally Can maintain a high level of energy and engagement and contribute positively to team culture, even in a fast-paced work environment Relaxed with high stress tolerance Experience with digital asset creation Experience with project management software such as Kantata, Monday.com, or Basecamp Experience with content management software such as WordPress Experience with Account management and Digital Project/Product Development Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (for example, Figma, AdobeXD, Sketch or Photoshop) What's in it for you? Lots of good stuff! Competitive compensation packages, commensurate with experience. A company commitment to flexibility and work-life balance with employees averaging over 6 weeks of PTO a year. In addition, our employees are given bonus opportunities, health, vision, dental, life and short term disability insurance, 401(k) with a 3% "safe harbor" employer contribution (no employee contribution required), HSA annual company contribution, and profit sharing. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Company Description We’re a dedicated, down-to-earth, and principled group of integrated marketing subject matter experts. Committed to helping our clients get the most out of their marketing efforts, we try to do things the smart way, the first time. We also know that what worked yesterday may not be relevant today, so we’re enthusiastic about learning and opening ourselves up to new answers. We think this approach is one of the reasons we rank among the 3% of marketing agencies to last more than 40 years.

We make our clients’ lives easier as a no-bull partner they can trust. We know what works and we know how to get it done, whether it’s diving into tactical branding, strategizing web design, or creating comprehensive, multi-channel campaigns that reach the right audience. We’re able to do all this thanks to a tight-knit team of confident and humble individuals who believe in the power of advertising to shape perceptions and create meaningful brand experiences.

We’re an equal opportunity employer who embraces diversity as an advantage. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. Company Description We’re a dedicated, down-to-earth, and principled group of integrated marketing subject matter experts. Committed to helping our clients get the most out of their marketing efforts, we try to do things the smart way, the first time. We also know that what worked yesterday may not be relevant today, so we’re enthusiastic about learning and opening ourselves up to new answers. We think this approach is one of the reasons we rank among the 3% of marketing agencies to last more than 40 years.

We make our clients’ lives easier as a no-bull partner they can trust. We know what works and we know how to get it done, whether it’s diving into tactical branding, strategizing web design, or creating comprehensive, multi-channel campaigns that reach the right audience. We’re able to do all this thanks to a tight-knit team of confident and humble individuals who believe in the power of advertising to shape perceptions and create meaningful brand experiences.

We’re an equal opportunity employer who embraces diversity as an advantage. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.