Junior Project Manager: Marketing & Creative Projects

Smith-; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from request through production and completion.

This in-office role emphasizes execution, organization, and communication, helping ensure projects stay on schedule and teams stay aligned while developing project management skills under guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of project coordination, marketing, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively.
• Basic understanding of project management practices preferred.
• Knowledge of firearms operation and safety preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in creating and maintaining schedules for marketing projects.
• Track project timelines, updates, and status in project management tool.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and potential conflicts to stakeholders in alignment with Senior PM guidance.
• Support prioritization and resource coordination as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines and deliverables are understood.
• Maintain organized documentation for projects and workflows.
• Generate basic reports on project status and work in progress.
• Identify and escalate risks, delays, or issues to the Senior Project Manager.
• Support adherence to internal proofing and quality control procedures.
• Review files for completeness and accuracy under direction.
• Maintain product and project data (e.g., SKUs, specs) in internal systems.
• Provide logistical support for content production when needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

1–3 years of project coordination/marketing

Strong organizational and communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Ability to take direction and apply feedback

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Project management software

Job description

Smith & Wesson in Maryville, TN is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the coordination, scheduling, and tracking of Creative Services and marketing projects from request through production and completion.

This in-office role emphasizes execution, organization, and communication, helping ensure projects stay on schedule and teams stay aligned while developing project management skills under guidance of the Senior Project Manager.