Project Manager
Bentkey Ventures, LLC
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Project Manager (Design Department) Needed
Bentkey Ventures (The Daily Wire) is looking for a Project Manager for our Design Department. The Project Manager will manage projects assigned to our team of Animators and Illustrators from start to finish, ensuring that interdepartmental communication is strong, project statuses are clear and on-track, and that projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and according to the high-quality standards of the department and company at large. If you are a highly-organized and detail-oriented Administrative and/or Creative professional who thrives working with Creatives and is energized by the process of project management, you may be the right fit for this role and we look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
Manage Design projects from concept to completion
Oversee day-to-day progress of Design projects and have a clear picture of the completion of projects at all times
Supervise Design team (Animators and Illustrators)
Delegate projects to Design team members and ensure follow-through
Routinely deliver feedback to direct reports to ensure company's and department's high standards are met and to ensure team members are operating optimally
Ensure department milestones and quotas are set and met and provide course-correction to schedules as needed
Work alongside VP of Production to establish best practices for the department for consistency and optimal operation
Ensure updates and needs are communicated to fellow department leaders via weekly Manager meetings
Ensure that all department data and metrics are tracked and can be easily summarized on a daily basis in order to identify and address problem areas
Work with fellow department managers and leads to determine project-specific training needs and develop and implement a plan
Work with VP of production to ensure company vision is being maintained
Keep projects moving between Design and all other departments
Trouble-shoot as needed to ensure timely delivery of sequences
Meet deadlines assigned by management
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
LA-based
At least 3+ years' previous experience working with creative executives in media
Previous professional experience managing and/or leading a team of creatives
Strong instinct for creative and storytelling
Professional illustration and animation background preferred
Ability to work under tight deadlines and sometimes stressful conditions
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Reports to: VP of Production
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Exempt
Compensation: Dependent Upon Experience
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through Anthem; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
To learn more about Bentkey, please visit the following
Daily Wire Facebook and YouTube page links:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/DailyWire/videos/?ref=page_internal
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeO5vkdj5xOQHp4UmIN6dw
Please Note: Bentkey Ventures participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Thank you