PROJECT MANAGER
CLIENT SERVICES, THEATER

AKA NYC is an award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, we have a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results for new brands and iconic institutions alike. Our clients include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Funny Girl The Musical, Edge at Hudson Yards, New York YMCA, and many others.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for executing superior service in managing the internal workflow and execution of theatrical client deliverables.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Translate briefs into action, monitor progress throughout agency and ensure delivery.
• Manage workflow from inception to completion
• Own the briefing process and manage timelines to achieve internal and external deadlines
• Partner with Studio Operations to promote efficient and streamlined collaborative work across departments
• Delegate work to Account Coordinators and manage their workload and trajectory, including training.
• Create and manage budget on accounts, including maximizing margins, ensuring weekly billing and providing accurate forecast figures.
• Prepare and structure client meetings, including deck organization and work distribution among team.
• Seek to improve efficiencies within the department and companywide.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, including developing clear objectives and strategy and communicating them to client.
• Collaborate and provide creative direction to Client.
• Represent the Agency by attending industry and other networking events.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ years as a Project Manager or marketing/advertising manager in the advertising, events, tourism media or entertainment industry.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while actively seeking solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and deliver to client’s needs.
• Strong analytical skills and budgeting experience, including Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.) Adobe, and various social network platforms.
• Knowledge of Concept a plus
• Knowledge of local NYC and global instructions and attractions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary between $60,000 - $84,999, commensurate with experience
• A generous PTO entitlement, including:
  • 20 days vacation per year
  • 3 personal/mental health days
  • 13 paid public holidays
  • 5 paid sick days
  • Summer Fridays
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible 40 hour week built around core hours M-F 10AM-5PM
• Hybrid position: minimum three days per week in office.
• Pet-friendly office

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion
At AKA, we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative, and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.

AKA NYC requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of on-site work. As required by applicable law, AKA will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you!

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