Freelance Channel Project Manager

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

What does a Channel PM do at Hogarth? 

The Channel Project Manager is the primary day-to-day contact with our client’s Marcom team and works closely with the client’s Producers, Project Managers, Image Producers, Print Production Manager, and Channel Sales Program (CSP) Managers to implement Channel campaigns. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage localization of all Channel marketing materials on the agency side
• Build strong client relationships which enable a clear understanding of our clients Channel partner structure and print vendors. Be the ‘go-to’ person on their projects for Channel Marketing localization and production.
• Build strong internal relationships across the agency (Traffic, Content, Interactive, Studio, Print Production, Finance and Operations)
• Update daily tracker during live project – shared with Producers and Deployment
• Update processes based on collaboration with Producer’s
• Own the basics of client service including creating and updating agendas, timing plans, contact reports, and cost estimates
• Communicate the briefs to the studio and print production teams, and ensure that the correct creative direction is being taken
• Immerse yourself in the client’s brand and offering
• Set and manage client expectations ensuring they follow the agreed workflows
• Manage the approval of quarterly budgets, flagging important budget fluctuations to the client and line manager
• The ability to write, prepare and present project documentation, presentations and reports
• Ensure that the line manager is aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to ensure swift resolution and avoid further escalation
• Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed
• Keep GAD/CSD and FD informed of any circumstances which would positively or negatively affect forecasts.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology
• Organize teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure people are able to deliver results

Requirements 

• A minimum of 3 years' solid agency experience preferred, gained working on global retail and/or shopper accounts, from creative development to final production
• Good knowledge of print, color retouching and digital artwork productions processes and best practices
• Excellent spreadsheet skills in both Excel and Numbers. Demonstration of past experience in managing complex spreadsheets/managing complex projects using Project Management tools
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in English
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking ability and passion for the work are essential
• A hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems
• The ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within very tight time frames

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