Project Manager

We Are Social; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global offices

Casual culture

Snacks

Celebrations

Job summary

We Are Social is seeking a Project Manager to bridge client expectations and internal execution across key accounts in a fast-paced environment. You will transform high-level visions into actionable project plans, manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder updates, while supporting multi-channel campaigns including social, editorial content, influencers, events, and video.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, strong communication, and the ability to navigate feedback with ease.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management with operations and planning focus.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.
• Experience with a wide variety of marketing and content deliverables.
• Familiar with agency turnaround times and workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and detail orientation.
• Experience with Google Suite and Slack; knowledge of AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build project plans from kickoff to delivery to maximize efficiency.
• Manage multi-channel work including social, editorial, influencer, events, video.
• Monitor tasks daily and flag bottlenecks to senior team.
• Develop and maintain timelines with internal and client alignment.
• Provide updates on progress and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Scope jobs and write statements of work.
• Track and manage budgets with accuracy across all phases.
• Analyze financial implications of decisions for profitability.
• Coordinate with Resource Management for talent allocation.
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues with clear timeline shifts.
• Ensure proper sign-off at stages by the right people.
• Foster internal communications between creative, technical, and account leads.
• Leverage AI features within Google Workspace to automate planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Google Workspace

Slack

Asana

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/advertising/communications

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Asana

Workbook

Job description

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team! You will work across key accounts, while being responsible for transforming high-level visions into actionable, efficient project plans. You serve as the primary bridge between client expectations and internal execution, ensuring that every milestone is met with precision and every budget is managed with rigorous oversight.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

• We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on AUX
• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 16 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
• You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn)
• From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference
• Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks

YOU ARE

• A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
• Not interested in just following trends - you want to create them
• A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it's a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you'll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you'll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world's leading brands.

What You’ll Do

• Build project plans that incorporate all core elements to drive maximum efficiency from kickoff to delivery
• Manage work across various channels, including social and editorial content, influencer work, events, video etc.
• Monitor project tasks and deadlines daily, and proactively flag potential bottlenecks to the senior team members
• Develop and maintain timelines by ensuring both internal teams and clients are aligned on shifting milestones and deliverables
• Monitor project progress and key metrics and confidently provide stakeholders with updates
• Responsible for scoping jobs and writing statements of work
• Track and manage project budgets with a high degree of accuracy, consistently through each phase of the project
• Analyze the financial implications of project decisions, ensuring that scope changes are balanced against budget constraints and agency profitability
• Work with Resource Management to ensure talent allocation matches project needs and deadline requirements
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues when they arise by explaining timeline shifts with clarity
• Ensure all work is signed off at the right stages, by the right people (including internal and external partners)
• Foster internal team communications between creative, technical, and account leads making sure everyone is aligned
• Leverage AI features within Google Workspace to automate planning and progress monitoring

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management or a related field, with a focus on operations, team management and project planning
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
• Experience with a wide variety of marketing and content deliverable types
• Familiar with agency turn-around times and ways of working
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of agency processes, and enjoy the pace and challenges this brings
• Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer deliverables
• Confident and positive with a ‘can-do' attitude
• Extremely strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organized with good attention to detail
• Highly proficient with Google Suite and Slack
• Baseline knowledge of A.I. tools and functions
• Understanding of Paid Media and building an Asset matrix
• Added plus: Knowledge of Asana and/or Workbook

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf