Job Title Project Manager Job Description About the Company Dotdash Meredith is one of the largest media companies in the world, reaching more than 200 million consumers globally across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes influential brands such as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Byrdie, Travel Leisure, and Real Simple. The Foundry is Dotdash Meredith’s award-winning native advertising and content studio. We combine Dotdash Meredith’s unparalleled data with our storytelling expertise to help connect brands with our passionate and intent-driven consumers, at scale across a variety of formats. Our team of strategists, editors, producers, designers, and developers excel at producing insight-driven content of the highest quality that inspires, educates, and, most important for our brand partners, drives action. About the Role In this role, you’ll serve as Project Manager for Foundry’s Content Operations (“FCO”) team across a variety of Lifestyle verticals (Auto, Travel, Retail, etc.). You’ll be responsible for managing the production of Native Content, including the fulfillment of operational and administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) facilitating creative team assignments, budget and project tracking, and regular communication of project status updates. The ideal candidate brings project management experience from a publisher, media company and/or agency. Creative problem solving, excellent project management skills, compatibility with a variety of working styles and top-notch organization are all key attributes of ideal candidates for this job. Those who have a passion for content within our key verticals (Auto, Travel, Retail, etc) will be strongly considered. In addition to daily tasks such as invoicing, contracting, and database (Airtable) tracking, you’ll work closely with an Associate Director-level lead to understand the budget requirements, resourcing needs, schedule considerations, and production logistics of a project, then orchestrate the people, content, and funds to turn that project into reality. We’ll work to quickly onboard you so that you’ll be owning small-scale executions within a month’s time, and empowering you to bring your own problem-solving & project management skills to our team. Essential Job Functions Weight % Responsibilities 80 % Project Management Work closely with client activation lead to establish project timelines Ensure budgets are allocated appropriately at kickoff, and team allowances do not exceed the approved COGs Act as the center of information for a native project; organizing all pertinent information, clarifying deliverables needed, engaging the appropriate team members and external partners, and clearly communicating project needs, deliverables, deadlines, and individual responsibilities Comprehensive Project Tracking Maintain Airtable database to maintain detailed filing of deliverables, project coding, expense tracking, and team assignments Alert finance stakeholders of project status including anticipated spend, overall project revenue, and flight dates of native content Vendor Maintenance and Contracting Source, negotiate, contract, and onboard vendors (e.g. freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, etc) Oversee invoicing for all executed contracts on assigned programs Pre Sale Scoping Assist with creative brainstorms to create budget estimates, and inform timelines during pitch phase Deliverable Management Package up creative deliverables for the internal teams in a timely and organized manner Communicate necessary caveats, notes and questions for client activation team in client-friendly manner Effectively distill, translate, and address client feedback in a professional, and solutions-oriented manner Quality Assurance Conduct quality assurance on all client deliverables 20% Photo Production Act as photo production lead on all custom digital and print programs, overseeing production logistics, spending, contracting, creative development, and execution from pre- to post- production Supervise photo productions to ensure shoots run efficiently, effectively and deliver against program expectations Work with Studio managers to gather availability of studio spaces and internal production crew Qualifications and Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant work experience and qualifications to be equally weighted Experience 2-4 years in a full-time production or project management position, preferably at a publisher, media company and/or agency Experience working on photoshoots is a plus Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in Google Suite and Gmail is required Airtable experience is preferred Ability to work quickly and smartly, and top-notch organization skills Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional (or academic) environment Ability to manage a production budget Location Based in the New York metro area and comfortable with a hybrid workplace (required 3 days a week in office) May require occasional travel to our satellite offices and production studios in Birmingham, Des Moines, or other locations for production-related needs It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees Pay Range Salary: $56,000 - $80,000 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. #NMG# Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40 iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.