Creative Lead

Job Title: Quality Project Lead – Creative Team (Ag & Turf)

Major Purpose:

The Quality Project Lead is responsible for proofreading creative assets and leading the proofing process to ensure high-quality written content. This role plays a vital part in verifying stakeholder-requested changes before materials are released or published and ensures that all creative assets are reviewed and approved in a timely manner to maintain project schedules.

Major Duties:

• Collaborates with creative leads, writers, and designers to support marketing objectives through high-quality digital, video, and print advertising.
• Proofreads marketing and advertising materials to identify and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style errors, while confirming the accuracy of stakeholder-requested edits.
• Manages a comprehensive four-round proofing process (two internal, two stakeholder review rounds).
• Distributes proofs to stakeholders for feedback and approval.
• Facilitates simple revisions and coordinates with content and creative leads on complex changes.
• Tracks proof statuses and communicates next steps to the creative team.
• Follows up with stakeholders to ensure timely feedback and project progression.
• Delivers high-quality work with attention to detail and deadline adherence.
• Onboards new team members and coaches existing staff on quality standards and best practices.

Top Must-Haves:

• Exceptional attention to detail, especially when comparing proof versions.
• Ability to manage deadlines and stay organized in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (e.g., 1,700 proofs and 6,000 comments reviewed in the past year).
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong decision-making skills based on available data and context.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and other creative/business software.
• Familiarity with the full range of creative production, including print, digital, video, photography, and illustration

Nice to Haves:

• Background in agency work.
• Agricultural industry experience.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Workfront or similar project management tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in copyediting or proofreading within marketing or advertising.
• Understanding of production workflows across media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage feedback loops and resolve project barriers.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to industry-specific knowledge and various collaboration tools.
• A team player who can also remain independently accountable for project responsibilities.