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Project Coordinator
McCann Torre Lazur (Parsippany, N.J.)
The Project Coordinator (PC) is an entry-level position within the project management group
with the primary responsibility to coordinate execution of digital and print projects for
assigned brand(s). The PC will work closely with the APM/PM, Account, Copy, Art and Digital
departments for all projects. This position is the hub of communication for the team
regarding all project deliverables, including workshops, presentations and all brand tactics. It
requires extreme attention to detail, excellent communication, organizational and
multitasking skills.
This role is designed to help develop the PC's knowledge of internal agency process and
protocol to be able to carry a job through completion. The PC will work directly with all
departments of the agency to gain an understanding of the progression of a project from
concept through completion, and what steps are taken through each phase of the project life
cycle.
Job Responsibilities:
Project Coordination
- Coordinate assigned print and digital project deliverables while working alongside Project Managers.
- Create project specific timelines.
- Create accurate daily/weekly status reports.
- Schedule status meetings for all projects from kickoff through launch.
- Work closely with Project Managers in order to stay updated on any changes in direction, deadlines, timing, cost, etc. of the project.
- Prepare submissions for projects.
- Provide recommendations or new ideas that will better the progress of assigned projects - don't be afraid to speak up!
Internal Agency Skills
Relationship building with all departments - get to know everyone!
lways ready to roll up your sleeves and help out in any way possible.
Recognize there will be questions/obstacles along the way and will be proactive in discussing these things with supervisors to brainstorm solutions.
At McCann, we value collaboration and natural leadership abilities. The culture as a whole is collaborative, creative, hard-working, fun, and always changing. It's a great place to start
AND grow your career as someone who is genuinely interested in advertising. Coming in as a Project Coordinator, you will be immersed in the culture and hard work of an advertising
agency environment, and will immediately start learning about how all of its moving parts work together to create meaningful and innovative work for our clients.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send cover letters and resumes directly to molly.santangelo@mccann.com
Submitted by Krystle Kopacz ('07)
Job posted May 31, 2017
