Assistant Project Manager

Russell Herder is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented assistant project manager to work in a creative agency environment. In this role you will work directly with the Senior Project Manager in support of multiple team members – including creative, social, digital, web, content, planning and client services. This role supports our team with tracking all aspects of work related to high quality advertising and marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage creative projects independently and complex projects with guidance from senior management
• Work closely with Sr. Project Manager across agency teams to keep a diverse portfolio of projects on track through clear task lists, project timelines, and managing of creative resources
• Facilitate data entry in project management systems, including project schedules, resource assignments, purchase orders, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, meeting agendas, status reports, and meeting notes documenting key stakeholder decisions
• Foster cross functional collaboration across all internal teams to manage project timelines and allocation of resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to navigate constraints, shifting priorities, and conflicting deadlines to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery in an agile environment
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes to facilitate project and process efficiency

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, communications, or related field

·      2-4 years of project or production coordinator/manager experience (agency experience preferred)

·      Flexible, solution oriented, nimble, and able to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment with lots of moving parts

·      General knowledge of project management processes and software such as Monday.com, Asana, Workfront, etc.

·      Strong verbal and written communications skills and exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Suite

About Russell Herder

Founded 40 years ago, Russell Herder is an award-winning strategic ad agency providing market research, digital marketing, creative development, social media and public relations excellence to our clients. One of only a very few internationally certified B Corporations® in Minnesota, we attract highly skilled talent by offering an excellent work environment and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions that change lives. Our clients include innovative organizations in the finance, healthcare, built environment and nonprofit spaces. 

Why Work with Us?

You’ll be a vital part of a growing team where your talent will be appreciated and utilized, your input will be valued, and your skills will be developed. You’ll be a major contributor to the success of a deep variety of fascinating initiatives and have an opportunity to grow with an agency that does superior-quality work that matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Russell Herder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in our hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.