Senior Project Manager

OVERVIEW

As part of our Account Operations department, the Senior Client Activation Manager will be responsible for the management of key cross-platform partnerships with Morning Brew’s clients. They will play a crucial role in activating our integrated marketing partnerships and providing tactical recommendations for our partnerships.

This role is client facing and will involve relaying your content execution expertise by acting as a point of contact for our clients throughout the execution process.

You will collaborate across teams to take branded content ideas from development to delivery across our experiential, branded, custom, video and audio products. This includes budgeting and timeline development in the pre-sale process and managing all aspects of production in post-sale. At Morning Brew, the Senior Client Activation Manager is both tactical and solutions oriented helping turn ideas into reality. Is that you? Read on!

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

• Independently manage integrated marketing campaigns that may include any of the following: custom content, newsletter placements, podcast ads, editorial sponsorships, social, video, on-site content, etc.
• Partner with Account Managers on newsletter partnerships
• Collaborate with Pre-Sale Marketing Teams, Sales, Account Manager & Post-Sale Creative Studios (design, branded, video, production) teams to ensure projects are developed and delivered on time, in scope, and within budget
• Own the advertising partner’s transition from pre-sale to post-sale ensuring that we understand client KPIs, our recommended strategy & presenting that strategy to our partners
• Schedule production kickoffs and manage creative check-ins with internal teams to clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Lead client calls and provide white glove client service to ensure client retention.
• Create production timelines and communicate with internal teams in both written and verbal scenarios, following up with next steps, and tackling client challenges with positivity
• Produce best-in-class content with the client’s objectives in mind and act as an interpreter of client feedback
• Acts as production manager for clients on set for all planned productions
• Update and maintain team trackers, indexes, and other shared team docs
• Manage 3P External Vendors/Partners for content production
• Route third party invoices to Accounts Payable for processing & record actualized costs in master budget tracker, upload and log all campaign expenses
• Manage Campaign Recap + QBRs on custom content
• Provide key insights from past campaign executions to optimize future campaign recommendations.
• Work closely with the team to improve workflows and processes and communicate them to the organization
• Recommend cost-effective strategies and production efficiencies in pre-sale

MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Potential to manage 1x direct report.
• Responsible for onboarding + training of that individual and managing continuous check-ins.
• Ability to prioritize workload + time management effectively.
• Ability to provide direct feedback.
• Ability to decipher when to be an individual contributor and when to be a manager.
• Ability to support a direct report on their day to day work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years project management experience in media working with cross-functional teams in a digital or creative environment (publisher experience preferred)
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and collaborative work with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving skills and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Detail-oriented team player with outstanding organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects and internal work relationships
• Ability to read the room & collaborate effectively.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong management & leadership qualities
• A pragmatic, enthusiastic, and empathetic attitude
• The ability to get the best out of the people and the projects you oversee and deliver feedback with tact
• Passion for Morning Brew and the work we do
• Strong EQ
• No ego.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience working with multiple client categories
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Keynote, Sheets, and project management software like Monday.com
• Experience in Video, audio, custom content production
• Experience in branded content production
• Experience in Experiential Management

COMPENSATION

$95,000 - $100,000 *Final offers for this job will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided, commensurate with experience. Total offer package to include benefits highlighted under our perks section below

HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER

Respectful Candor -- We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

Empathy -- We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

Inclusivity -- Morning Brew Inc is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW WE TREAT OUR WORK

Curiosity -- We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

Accountability -- We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

Bias Toward Action -- We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

Challenger Mentality -- We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

Clarity of Purpose -- We understand the “why” in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

PERKS

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.

Brew’s HQ: Pick an adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and load up on free coffee (duh) and snacks at our new two-story office space in NYC’s Flatiron District.

401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now.

Premium health, vision, and dental plans: Your health matters!

Mental health benefits: Personalized plans and programs to promote your mental well-being.

Extra help when you need it: Including a care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app.

Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded

Gym and workout class reimbursements: It pays to be healthy.

Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

BRIEF BREW HISTORY

Morning Brew Inc. was founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurial college students who noticed their peers were not consuming legacy media resources about business and finance news, but had a high desire to learn about those topics. What started as a small on-campus email has since evolved into a multi-channel media company that operates 20+ unique content franchises. All while maintaining our witty, honest and engaging tone that millions of loyal MBI audience members rely upon daily to better navigate the world.

In 2020 a majority stake in MBI was acquired by Axel Springer SE and in February 2025 that position was increased to full ownership of the business. Axel Springer SE is a family-owned, transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York that is committed to the values of a free and informed society. To learn more about Axel Springer SE and what defines us, visit axelspringer.com