Jr. Creative Project Manager

Baron & Baron; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in New York is seeking a Junior Creative Project Manager to oversee and support the creative operations for diverse projects. This entry-level position requires 1-3 years of agency experience, strong project management, and communication skills. The role involves ensuring efficiencies in workflows, supporting creative teams, and communicating proactively with various stakeholders. The agency operates on a hybrid model, offering competitive salary and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of creative operations or agency experience supporting creative teams.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure while managing multiple fast-moving assignments.
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end management of creative projects ensuring efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to maintain alignment.

Skills

Creative operations experience

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Notion

Job description

This range is provided by Baron & Baron. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY

Baron & Baron, Inc. is looking for a Junior Creative Project Manager to support our agency’s creative operations and rapid growth. At B&B, expectations are high but empowering. You will be part of a team with access to the whole agency and support our creative department. B&B, Inc. operates in a hybrid office model, and this is a full-time salaried position located at our New York City office.

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Creative Project Manager, you will support the end-to-end management of creative projects, ensuring internal workflows are efficient, clear, and optimized for speed. You will act as a key connector between creative, account, and production teams—maintaining control over timelines, deliverables, and communication in a fast-paced environment. This role requires confidence, clarity, impeccable organization, and the ability to thrive under high pressure.

Your Primary Responsibilities Include

Project Management & Workflow

• Maintain a strong understanding of agency processes, standards, and resources to quickly identify the most effective plan of action for each project.
• Partner with creative, account management, and post-production teams to define requirements, deliverables, and timelines. Influence workflow and propose improvements to increase speed and efficiency.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules, establish deadlines and review points, and ensure workload is distributed fairly across creative and production teams.
• Collaborate with copy, design, and creative teams to verify assets meet required specifications and formats.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards and receive proper review from senior creative leads.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with account directors, managers, and department leads to gather, organize, and evaluate project timelines.
• Review timelines across all active projects to assess workloads and support long-term planning with senior creative leadership.
• Communicate proactively and confidently with creative teams, account services, digital teams, and external vendors/clients—keeping all parties aligned and informed.
• Maintain and update the project management system (Notion) to track progress, status, and workflow.
• Monitor the creative process, identify potential issues early, and propose clear solutions in partnership with account and creative leaders.
• Report on workflow status, upcoming challenges, and resource needs to management and department heads.
• Coordinate with freelancers, contractors, and additional temporary resources as needed.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of creative operations or agency experience supporting creative teams
• Experience with project or traffic management systems (Notion a plus)
• Proven ability to perform under pressure while managing multiple fast-moving assignments
• Strong, confident communication skills and the ability to lead discussions with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable communicating directly with senior leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Ability to stay calm, solutions-oriented, and assertive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Administrative

Industries

Design Services

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