Project Coordinator

LocaliQ; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Post Sales Events Project Management Team. This role involves managing workflows and processes for events and promotions, utilizing Smartsheet to ensure seamless coordination across teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be adept at creative problem-solving. With a commitment to diversity and collaboration, this innovative company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will have a significant impact on local communities and businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field required.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet project management system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and workflows using Smartsheet for events and promotions.
• Collaborate on post sales fulfillment activities from point of sale to implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, Newsquest, LocaliQ, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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The Post Sales Events Project Management Team is looking for a successful candidate to join their growing team!

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with and leading processes and workflows setup for post sales fulfillment for Ventures and Gannett events, promotions, and special sections, leveraging the project management tool, Smartsheet. They will work collaboratively with multiple internal teams overseeing the day-to-day coordination of all post sales fulfillment information for events, promotions, and special sections related to print and digital advertising, including project intake setup and fulfillment. Excellent communication skills are crucial for delivering post sales fulfillment information during sales kick-off calls and to other centralized teams throughout the company. Maintaining accurate information from point of sale through implementation is vital for program success. The candidate will be the go-to person for all assigned projects and markets, becoming the internal resource for answers. Thinking outside the box will be key in developing efficient and standardized workflows for all involved teams. With over 260 daily media organizations across 47 states, the environment is fast-paced with strict deadlines and far-reaching impact.

Responsibilities include:

1. Using Smartsheet to manage processes, workflows, and automations for fulfillment teams for Gannett & Ventures events, promotions, and special sections.
2. Collaborating on all post sales fulfillment activities from point of sale through implementation.
3. Managing multiple priorities with attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
4. Establishing and maintaining relationships with company leaders and team members.
5. Monitoring and appropriately assigning resources to streamline project efficiency.
6. Reporting project outcomes and risks to management, escalating issues as necessary.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of project management system, Smartsheet, is a plus.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with proactive decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Supportive of diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Diplomatic and tactful when dealing with multiple teams.
• Willingness to handle multiple projects and embrace a startup atmosphere.
• Ability to think outside the box.

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The hourly rate ranges from $16.00 to $21.00, reflecting factors like location, education, skills, and experience. Variable compensation may also apply.

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We consider all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or religious needs. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.