Project Manager - Digital Media Management

Keywords Studios Plc; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-taxable Allowances

HMO

Life Insurance

Annual Wellness Subsidy

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Keywords Studios, Asia Pacific (Philippines - Pasig), is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Digital Media Management. This role focuses on end-to-end production and project leadership across social-first campaigns, coordinating Strategy, Creative, Design, and Production teams to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.

You will manage client communications, plan scope and quotes, and supervise resources across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in post-production or project management.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle across multi-functional campaigns.
• Strong understanding of Design & Motion Graphics and the Post-Production process (Editing, VFX, Sound).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; capable of pivoting as needed.
• Experience managing a team and resource planning.
• Agency or production house background; social media experience a bonus.
• Strong communicator and collaborator; proficient with project/resource tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end producing and project management on assigned accounts, including budget creation and management, schedule creation and management, execution and delivery.
• Lead and work alongside Creative and Production teams to ensure projects are produced to a high standard, delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate communication, requests and project requirements with clients, directly or via client servicing team.
• Proactively troubleshoot to prevent roadblocks for creative and production teams at every stage of project lifecycle.
• Arrange briefings, plan, scope and quote projects, assign operators, lead reviews, track costs and manage progress.
• Monitor burn rate, report and track projects in Airtable.
• Manage quality control processes and troubleshoot to prevent roadblocks.
• Organise and book resources on own projects in collaboration with wider PM team.
• Develop understanding of internal/external talents; liaise with third-party vendors.

Skills

Post-production

Project management

Design & Motion

Editing

VFX

Sound

Resource planning

Team leadership

Airtable

Communication

Production software

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Remote collaboration

Tools

Airtable

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

This role follows a WFH setup but may require onsite reporting as needed. Work hours align with UK time (3 PM–12 AM or 4 PM–1 AM Manila, depending on DST).

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries.

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry.

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!

Role overview

Digital Media Management (DMM), a Keywords Studios company, is a leading full-service digital agency, content studio and incubator specialising in social-first, “always-entertaining” marketing. DMM works with movie studios, television networks, game developers & publishers, streaming services and consumer brands to create groundbreaking social media campaigns via fan activations, innovative content creation, results-driven paid media planning, and strategic influencer-brand partnerships.

A Project Manager at DMM is responsible for project managing and producing a wide range of projects across multiple disciplines and platforms. They work with various teams, from Strategy & Creative, to Design & Motion, across different types of social content, such as performance marketing videos & statics, live action activations & productions, always-on social content and longer form content.

They should have a strong understanding of roles and capabilities across all departments, and they should be able to identify specific skill sets required for each account and project. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills. They need to have a keen eye for detail and the flexibility to pivot depending on the changing nature of the business, accounts or projects. They are expected to have experience working with large teams on integrated campaigns and experience working with smaller, agile teams on fast turnaround projects.

Your Impact:

• Own end-to-end producing and project management on assigned accounts, including budget creation and management, schedule creation and management, execution and delivery
• Lead and work alongside Creative and Production teams to ensure projects are produced to a high standard, delivered on time and within agreed budget
• Coordinate communication, requests and project requirements with clients, either direct or via client servicing team
• Proactively troubleshoot to prevent roadblocks for creative and production teams at every stage of project lifecycle
• Arrange briefings, plan, scope and quote projects, assign operators, lead reviews, track costs and manage project progress
• Monitor burn rate, report and track projects in Airtable
• Manage quality control process on assigned accounts and projects and proactively troubleshoot to prevent roadblocks for creative and production teams at every stage of project lifecycle
• Organise and book resource on own projects in collaboration with wider PM team
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of internal + external talents and their abilities, identify resource gaps and liaise and lead third party vendors / freelancers where relevant

You'd be a great fit for this role if you have:

• 6+ years of experience in post-production or project management, either at a production house or in-house at an agency
• Experience managing full project lifecycle across multi functional functional campaigns and projects
• Strong understanding of Design & Motion Graphics, as well as the Post-Production process across Editing, VFX and Sound
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve, pivot and implement solutions
• Experience managing a team and resource planning
• Agency or production house experience. Social Media experience a bonus
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Experience with project and resource management tools, such as Airtable
• Technical understanding of various production software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
• Experience with shoot production or 3D production is a bonus
• Understanding of encoding/transcoding, codecs, video formats, file types, frame rates, resolutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to interact with co-workers effectively and appropriately at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to pick up challenging projects at any phase, at lightning speed and with enthusiasm

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Paid Time Offs
• As a remote role, we offer flexibility and a nice work-life balance. However, please take note that there are still onsite expectations which applies to all team members (company events, client visits, or any kind of business needs that would require onsite work)
• Our company culture is fun, friendly, diverse and inclusive, and we welcome people from all over the world.
• We work on exciting projects with global brands. We help the world’s greatest game development/publisher studios on community and social media management, while they work hard to develop stunning game experiences, including MMOs, AAA blockbusters, indie gems and mobile hits.
• Depending on your location, as well as each project and its needs, the job could be open to freelance cooperation or employment contract if there is a possibility within our global footprint.

Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Area of Work: Marketing

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: Hybrid