Description
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 149 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3.
We are seeking candidates for an Interactive Project Manager in our Silver Spring, MD office.
Position Summary:
Discovery Creative, the internal creative agency for Discovery Communications, produces advertising and marketing campaigns in print, online, on-air and out of home for all of Discovery Communications networks and corporate initiatives. We work with all Discovery networks and corporate clients delivering outstanding and award winning campaigns.
The Interactive Project Manager is responsible for managing all projects within Discovery Creative’s interacive team, from initial meeting with client and/or internal creative team through final execution and delivery of completed projects. Projects may include websites, microsites, interactive games, email campaigns, electronic press kits, online campaigns, and more. Must have an ability to take the lead on projects and communicate clearly to the team and with clients throughout the life cycle of a project.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Discovery Creative account team and clients to understand and manage objectives, client expectations, and project timelines for all interactive initiatives.
• Work with account team and clients to develop scope of work and production schedules that meet client’s communications and campaign objectives for new all new interactive projects.
• Manage the workflow and scheduling of all interactive projects.
• Work with interactive team and business partner clients to develop scope of work for interactive projects
• Work with interactive team to determine resources required for each project.
• Work with interactive, account, creative teams to develop estimates, as required.
• Create, update, and distribute weekly project status reports to internal teams and clients
• Lead team status meetings twice daily and attend account team meetings on a regular basis.
• Identify possible challenges/obstacles prior to job starting or as scope of work may change and develop solutions that work with strategic objectives, budget and deadline.
• Understanding of web development technologies and internal capabilities and advancements in development
• Communicate with other interactive groups within the company to coordinate integration and launch of projects.
• Work and communicate with Director of Digital Strategy to ensure appropriate resource allocation regarding digital/web work for clients and internal projects
• Understanding of cross browser/platform compatibility requirements.
• Familiarity with trends in web standards, accessibility, and usability.
• Accountable for delivering projects on time, on budget and within scope.
Requirements:
• 2-5 years of interactive experience in agency or with corporate in-house marketing/creative group.
• Thorough knowledge of interactive production process.
• Highly detailed oriented and organized with keen ability to handle high volume, multiple projects simultaneously in very fast-paced environment.
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
• A passion for television and the media industry.
Skills:
• Client service oriented with honed diplomacy skills, outgoing and strong personality.
• Demonstrates initiative and has ability to work independently, often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to be very flexible.
• Tenacious, with excellent follow up skills.
Info for the application
Please submit your resume to for consideration. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants personally.
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