Production Manager

H Street Media is looking for a Production Manager to manage a range of online and off line marketing initiatives for a high-profile US client.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the successful candidate and one which will include a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package - you want this job. Trust Us.

The Role
Working closely with senior marketing stakeholders, the Media Buying team and the Creative Design/Production team, the production manager will manage and deliver large-scale advertising and marketing initiatives across multiple channels including:

• Direct Mail
• Internet
• Design
• Web development

Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate Direct Mail and print publication production life cycles utilizing resources from external vendors ranging from high profile print and fulfillment houses and external content providers to our in-house production team.
• Work closely with our experienced print brokers to help negotiate pricing.
• Deliver detailed technical and production specifications surrounding all projects.
• Manage production and release cycles of online and off line campaign initiatives including
o website promotional updates.
o online advertising campaigns.
o acquisition and retention-based promotional materials.
• Ensure the production cycle addresses business objectives and marketing goals.
• Have the natural ability plan complex projects a year in advance.

As the Successful Candidate (We like to say BIG WINNER), you will:
• Love sports.
• Have attention to detail, not only will you ensure all deadlines are met,
• Have a bizarre and perhaps oddly disconcerting interest in project management.
• Love sports
• Be very diplomatic with the distinct ability to come up with great a one liner off the top of your head.
• Never ever yell. Bad karma is not allowed here.
• Love sports.
• Will possess razor sharp wit and an IQ of about a billion when negotiating project critical paths, budgets and tech specs with external vendors.
• Incredible negotiating and haggling skills. You can always get a deal.
• Be able to sit back and watch the game with the team around the office without ever missing a deadline.
• Did we mention you love sports?
• Find odd satisfaction in mailing high quality publications directly to our customers.

Experience
• At least three years experience in a similar role working on direct mail and print marketing projects
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have also been heavily involved in sports related brands.
• Many years working closely with creative and highly motivated production teams is vital.
• Experience in client handling and account management.


Education
Bachelors degree in liberal arts, communications, business, or a related field preferred or four years equivalent professional experience.


Please send your resume and cover letter to xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx No phone calls please.

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