Creative Project Manager

About the Role

WQED Multimedia seeks a highly organized, proactive Creative Project Manager to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to a variety of creative initiatives across television, radio, digital, and marketing. This is an in-person, collaborative role based in Pittsburgh—ideal for someone who thrives on helping teams stay aligned, coordinated, and focused on shared goals in a dynamic, fast-paced creative environment.

You’re the kind of person who keeps creative teams moving in the same direction without stifling their spark. You love translating ideas into action, connecting people, and keeping projects organized without resorting to rigid frameworks or jargon. You naturally build trust, bring calm to fast-moving situations, and help others stay focused on what matters most. You take pride in creating structure that supports creativity—not bureaucracy—and find satisfaction in seeing great work come together smoothly.

The ideal candidate is an operationally minded problem-solver with a strong understanding of how creative teams work—skilled at turning big ideas into actionable plans, tracking details, and ensuring that communication and priorities stay clear. This person will play a key role in helping WQED’s creative, marketing, and production teams deliver high-quality content efficiently and cohesively. Please include a cover letter describing how you help teams stay aligned and deliver their best work.

This hybrid role requires a collaborative, in-person presence at least three days per week at WQED’s studios in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and align creative projects from concept through delivery, ensuring clear communication, defined priorities, and on-time execution.
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, keeping teams informed and on track.
• Develop and refine internal processes to improve efficiency and visibility — including tracking equipment and studio usage.
• Manage boards, automations, and dashboards in Monday.com to streamline communication and task management.

• Facilitate collaboration among creative, production, marketing, and digital teams.
• Track approvals, assets, and dependencies to minimize bottlenecks and maintain steady progress.
• Support the VP of Programming & Distribution and other team leaders by organizing materials, meetings, and follow-ups that drive project momentum.
• Anticipate needs, solve problems, and remove obstacles to keep creative work moving smoothly.
• Contribute to an environment where operational excellence and creative inspiration reinforce one another.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of creative production workflows across media, digital, or marketing contexts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Monday.com or similar software.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated strength in building systems, processes, and documentation that improve clarity and efficiency.
• Experience coordinating across diverse teams and supporting both creative and operational stakeholders.
• Familiarity with developing standard operating procedures, knowledge bases, or internal resource hubs a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, hourly position with a pay range of $28.00–$33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a PPO health insurance plan; employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and—after 12 months—a 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WQED Multimedia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace for all. Applicants with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation may contact careers@WQED.org.

Salary : $28 - $33