Project Manager
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/19/2020 9:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
BuzzFeed is looking for a Project Manager to join our Media Labs team for a fixed-term employee contract through 2020. This position is focused on the management of interactive videos through our partnership with the interactive platform Eko. You'll be the person responsible for communicating with our clients, our internal production and post teams, and overseeing these videos from start to finish. We're looking for a highly organized individual who knows how to be client-facing and is comfortable juggling multiple projects at once.
This role reports to our Supervising Project Manager, and is supported by other project managers and project coordinators, and works closely with our production team during project setup.
You will:
• Be part of a fast, energetic creative team
• Liaise with our clients throughout project and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Build and manage timelines for projects and artists
• Build and manage project documentation, using pre-existing templates where available
• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time, within scope and budget
• Work with the creative and production teams to ensure project information flows smoothly
• Work with production team to manage budget and communicate project updates that impact budget and timeline
• Communicate with external and internal dev teams to ensure quality assurance
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and ultimately be responsible for the timely completion of projects
• Problem-solve issues as they arise and know when to escalate problems
• Manage the Eko production process (Eko-specific training will be provided) and ensure all deliverables are met
• Participate and lead in relevant client calls/meetings
• Contribute to training and best practices documentation
You are:
• O rganized and detail-oriented
• Extremely confident in your client-facing communication skills
• Able to manage situations of ambiguity and stay calm under pressure
• Familiar with video production workflows and pipelines
• Interested in social media and new technology
• Quick to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment working with multiple timelines and deliverables
• Friendly and enjoy working with other highly motivated and creative individuals
You have:
• 3 years of combined project management and client relationship experience
• 3 years working in video or film production
• Expert proficiency in Google suite, including proficiency in Google sheet formulas, and work messaging apps such as Slack
• Experience with Basecamp a strong plus
• Experience with interactive video a strong plus
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you'll work with inspiring colleagues to create technology and content that helps connect people all over the world.