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Little Giant Creative is looking for a Project Manager/Marketing Manager

About LGC:

Little Giant Creative (LGC) is a full-service, minority-owned, and minority-led creative agency that works with local and national companies and institutions to develop and execute custom brand strategies & events. We design collateral and awareness promotions for a variety of clients, including Heineken USA, Adidas, Remy Martin, The Philadelphia City Archives, KEYSPOT, Drexel University, The African American Museum of Philadelphia, PENN Medicine, Penn Law, Wharton, PAFA, OACCE, Visit Philly, Red Bull, vitamin water and The Knight Foundation. We have successfully connected our clientele’s message to desired audiences with our signature methodology, keeping each interaction – no matter how large the concept – focused on its recipient.

LGC is a boutique agency with an experienced staff whose core competencies of creative thinking, style aesthetics and consistent execution translate into successful regional, national, and international campaigns. LGC keeps a streamlined infrastructure to allow for open lines of communication with our clients that translate objectives into effective campaigns that are fluid and customized.

Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Description:

Little Giant Creative is looking for an agile Project Manager with a background in marketing and copywriting who understands people and the marketing solutions they desire.

The selected applicant will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, quality control and completion of multiple creative agency and marketing projects/events, while remaining aligned with LGC’s sustainability goals, community outreach and engagement, and equity efforts.

Our ideal candidate has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns while managing and inspiring a team. He/she will be comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategy, thriving with tight deadlines and changing needs. Our team is small but mighty, and we are looking for someone who can grow with us. The way we work is not for everyone, but if you are looking for autonomy and ready to take on new professional challenges, we could be a perfect match.

You will need to have proven experience (5+ years) in marketing and communications, writing, project management and the ability to lead project teams of various sizes. At Little Giant Creative, a strong interest in social justice is valuable as many of the projects align with the company ethos which embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate should also possess creativity and experience in both big picture ideation and attention to the small details.

We are looking to hire immediately, and accepting candidates who are local to Philadelphia only

Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications-

• Work in partnership with the creative team to write creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications, including print, digital, and video assets
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of corporate marketing and communications materials
• Collaborate with a team of project managers and creative staff from concept development to delivery of final product
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team, and to client representative as needed, and participate in client pitches on occasion
• Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction
• Conceptualize and execute on multi-channel campaigns across the prospect and customer lifecycle, ensuring the alignment of communications and messaging across all channels
• Manage content and updates for client and internal touch points, establishing budget guidelines, participating in events, documenting business processes, and providing additional sales support
• Gather customer and market insights to inform outreach strategies
• Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimize accordingly
• Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets

Account Management-

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables and set clear milestones
• Ensure project goals are delivered on time and within budget
• Monitor production and quality to clients, stakeholders, and company standards
• Manage and effectively utilize internal and external resources across projects
• Work with the team to synthesize and develop strategies for community engagement
• Broker clear and effective communication across stakeholders
• Organize and manage program documentation such as contracts, invoices, and meeting minutes
• Identify strategic opportunities to advance and grow LGC’s social impact initiatives through program design, development, and implementation
• Work cross-functionally within the company to execute on various initiatives and events
• Source, evaluate, and cultivate relationships with external partners to develop programs that advance our social impact goals
• Maintain tight control over details and execution of events
• Build and manage event budgets, timelines, logistics and contractual obligations

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Marketing experience developing campaigns or managing accounts
• Familiarity working in a fast-paced, demanding and deadline-driven agency environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with the ability to outreach and engage with various communities
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to synthesize and summarize complex information
• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to stay on top of communication streams and changes within multiple projects
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills with leadership capabilities
• Adaptable and able to take initiative and follow through on all relevant issues
• Able to work with minimal supervision and manage own time effectively
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced organization as both a solo producer and an eager collaborator
• Passion for making a positive impact in our communities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in marketing-related or agency experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience developing and writing marketing plans and campaigns
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills
• Metrics-driven marketing mind with eye for creativity
• Experience managing multiple projects and managing a team
• Proficiency with related software tools including but not limited to Google Suite, Basecamp, Adobe PDF, and InDesign

Interested candidates please apply with your resume, cover letter and portfolio