Creative Project Manager

About the role

Gradient Financial Group is a financial services organization with twelve specialized entities, including Luson Media, a full-service branding, marketing, and public relations agency. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful marketing campaigns and business results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives, department heads, and other project owners to lead the development of new marketing and communication deliverables
• Utilize organization skills and time management to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope and project schedule
• Create, manage, and coordinate production schedules and maintain ongoing communication with graphic and digital designers, copywriters, videographers, compliance, and other key stakeholders
• Utilize software technology to keep tasks moving forward and ensure project status is up to date
• Build and foster collaborative relationships with other departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives, products, and services
• Communicate with sales teams about active marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Provide direct correspondence and support for internal client inquiries through calls, emails, and in-person conversations; elevating inquiries when appropriate
• Create presentations and communication to educate and train internal employees on the merits of programs
• Implement accurate and up-to-date understanding of trends, best practices, and prevailing attitudes and approaches
• Provide suggestions for new or enhanced products and/or services, assist in the development of product/services, and provide ongoing feedback to management
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of job-relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications - Preferred
• Knowledge of the financial industry’s basic operations - Preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with the development of marketing materials, such as social media, websites, email campaigns, print and digital collateral, and video
• Certified knowledge of Microsoft Suite Programs
• Certified knowledge of project management tools and techniques, methodologies, and best practices

Qualifications

• Positive, driven personality
• Enjoy working alongside motivated teammates
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Skills

• Project management
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Marketing materials creation
• Financial industry knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth