Production Marketing Manager

Practising Law Institute (PLI) is seeking a Marketing Production Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of marketing projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, on brand, and aligned with the institutional mission. This role manages production workflows for print and digital projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and approvals. It requires strong cross-departmental collaboration and focuses on process and execution within a collaborative environment offering generous benefits and work-life balance.

Must Have

• Oversee full lifecycle of marketing production requests (intake to delivery).
• Track projects using Monday.com, assign resources, and monitor milestones.
• Proactively monitor project timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Manage project routing through stakeholder touchpoints and facilitate feedback.
• Lead weekly production standup meetings to review status and identify risks.
• Coordinate with external vendors for quality output and on-time delivery.
• Support event and conference marketing needs, including exhibition materials.
• Maintain and organize content library for accessibility and version control.
• Drive adoption and optimize usage of Monday.com project management platform.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements and inform capacity planning.
• 5+ years experience in marketing production or project management.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-driven, able to balance multiple deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools, especially Monday.com.
• Strong understanding of creative development and production (print, digital, video, Adobe, Figma).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure with fast-moving priorities.

Good to Have

• Experience managing logistics for events and trade shows

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
• Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
• Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
• Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

OVERVIEW

Practising Law Institute (PLI) educates and informs lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs, publications, podcasts, and additional resources. With a sterling reputation developed over 90 years, PLI is a trusted source of professional development and knowledge for the legal community. A nonprofit organization, PLI is also known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice. PLI’s client base includes a large array of prestigious law firms, corporations, and government agencies. We are also proud to have recently been named one of the “Brands That Matter” by Fast Company. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu.

PLI is searching for a Marketing professional to fill the role of Production Manager, Marketing (responsibilities and qualifications are described below). Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, employee community where staff enjoy a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (4+ weeks of paid time off and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles).

The Marketing Production Manager ensures PLI’s projects move smoothly from request through completion – delivered on schedule, on brand, and aligned with our institutional mission. As the operational backbone of the Marketing department, this role manages production workflows for both print and digital projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and approvals from intake through final delivery. This position is focused on process, execution, and and requires strong cross-departmental collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the full lifecycle of marketing production requests: intake, scope, feedback rounds, quality checks, approval tracking, and final delivery – averaging 110 projects per month
• Use Monday.com to track all active projects, assign internal resources, track milestones and maintain visibility across all projects
• Monitor project timelines, proactively engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure all deadlines are met without delay
• Manage routing of all projects through stakeholder touchpoints. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify project specifications, manage expectations, and facilitate timely feedback
• Lead weekly production standup meetings with stakeholders across departments to communicate the status of ongoing projects, review priorities, and identify bottlenecks and risks
• Coordinate with external vendors (printers, mail house, production partners) to ensure quality output, accurate estimates, and on-time delivery
• Support event and conference marketing needs including managing exhibition materials, coordinating shipments, and maintaining inventory of booth assets
• Maintain and organize content library to ensure accessibility and version control
• Assist with driving adoption of our new project management platform, Monday.com, and optimize usage
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify improvements to existing processes and share insights that inform capacity planning

QUALIIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in marketing production or project management, preferably in a creative agency or in-house marketing department
• Extremely organized, proactive, and detail-driven with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools, proficiency with Monday.com is a must.
• Strong understanding of creative development and production across print, digital, and video formats in Adobe and Figma
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and navigating fast-moving priorities and shifting timelines
• Experience managing logistics for events and trade shows a plus

YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

• Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
• Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
• Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
• Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION

$85,000 - $115,000 per annum

EEO STATEMENT

PLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any candidate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.