The primary focus of this position is to manage and oversee the execution of major sponsorship programs sold within USA TODAY Network. This person will be responsible for executing premium content programs, including but not limited to: content sponsorships and branded content. They will also be responsible for managing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, setting up campaigns using internal systems, promotional ad units, maintaining campaigns throughout the life-cycle, status reports, and overall program summaries.

The Project/Program Manager will be responsible for direct client communication and will be the lead voice on meeting agendas, conference calls, emails, and written status reports. They will serve as the main point-of-contact with clients on all components of a program from kick-off-call to the end of the flight.

The Program Manager shall identify and implement successful strategies and practices as well as mitigate challenges and obstacles for the effective and efficient management of content programs. They will also be responsible for tracking individual and aggregate campaign performance to inform successful strategies for renewing programs and new business.

Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and relationship building skills are essential. An understanding of multi-media and especially the digital space are also critical.

The Program Manager should be a strong team player and will be a key strategist to multiple internal teams including account management, sales, ad ops, editorial, video, product, and client solutions.

Specific skills include:

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, is deadline-driven and proactive.

·       Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and proven experience directly managing clients.

·       Highly collaborative style with ability to influence multiple internal teams to drive towards completion of tasks.

·       Experience implementing cross-platform sponsorships.

·       Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under time pressure in a fast-paces, high-pressured environment.

·       Critical thinking skills and can see the larger goals of a project without losing site of important details.

·       Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

·       College degree.

·       3+ years previous work experience in a multi-media environment is desired, ideally in account management at a major publisher or agency.

·       2 years previous work experience in project management.
 ·      Team collaboration and ability to multi-task

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $38,700 and $93,150.  Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.