NewsNation Creative Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, set objectives, and develop comprehensive project plans from initial request through final delivery, including timelines and production schedules.
• Cook up project plans, coordinate with the Head of Design, Creative Directors, Graphics Automation Specialists, designers, and show teams to project-manage workflow and deliverables across on-air graphics, franchise graphics, digital/podcast/social packages, media buys, live events, print, and promotional campaigns.
• Assemble project teams and assign roles/tasks to designers based on skill set and bandwidth; manage resources and track day-to-day progress to keep projects on schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the creative team, stakeholders (Sales, PR, Affiliate Relations), clients, and outside vendors—reporting progress and resolving issues; serve as a brand advocate ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication channels.
• Identify potential risks, troubleshoot issues, and develop strategies to keep projects on track and meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure projects are routed for proper approval, record all sign-offs, and archive final creative deliverables; deliver branded content and key art to stakeholders and outside requesters as needed.
• Manage the delivery of branded content and key art, while overseeing the maintenance of the Digital Asset Management (DAM) website.
• Help maintain and roll out style guides, toolkits, and GFX packages to ensure deliverables meet required quality and brand standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Creative Services experience in a cable, broadcast, on-air, boutique agency, or post-production environment.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills, with proven ability to navigate detailed conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, or similar).
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud and graphic design file formats, with familiarity across video, print, and digital media production; website development knowledge a plus.

Pay

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.