At a Glance:

MAG, a division of BDS Connected Solutions, is based in NYC and brings over 20 years of experience creating impactful campaigns for the world’s most esteemed brands. Together, we are growing our network of qualified and experienced Freelance Video & Design Project Managers for our future client needs! A representative from our BDS Connected Solutions Talent Team will be in contact with qualified applicants when we are actively recruiting for this role.

Our ideal candidate specializes in managing a high volume of video production projects from concept development to post-production and final delivery. You are proactive, creative, and capable of anticipating challenges and presenting thoughtful solutions. Previous experience managing projects where designers are creating digital media, websites, social media assets is a plus, but not a deal breaker.

You can confidently lead project kick-off calls and stakeholder syncs in a fast-paced, solutions-oriented environment. You can communicate effectively, make decisions on the fly, and encourage collaboration between teams.

We are seeking to hire freelance superstars at a $40-$80/hour project rate based on the project type, required skills and experience, but also have opportunities throughout the year for full-time and permanent creative hires!

Take a look at our videos showcasing Why You Belong at BDS! Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

Overview:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Manage and oversee video pre-production, content creation, planning, supervising stakeholders, and vendors alike to deliver high quality product on time and within budget
Review, update, and communicate project plans based on changes in scope or schedule to ensure that the project stays on track
Collaborate with clients to define key messages and anticipate and respond to needs and requests from clients
Review videos, designs, and copywritten material to ensure they meet client standards and specifications
Provide guidance for story outlines, scripts, interview questions and recordings, storyboards, b-roll and image selection, voice over recordings, motion graphics, and animation asks. Communicate client edits to vendor and vice versa
Ensure all projects are on schedule and provide timely status updates
Reviewing and updating project plans based on changes in scope or schedule to ensure that the project stays on track
Upload videos, scripts, creative and written materials, and share with client/key stakeholder
Oversee final assets video, creative and written collection to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained
Overseeing a team of editors, animators, designers, copywriters, and contractors to ensure they complete their work on time and within budget
Stay updated on project status at all times and provide support to both the creative and video production team members and stakeholders
Facilitate ongoing team discussions and work to resolve challenges
Work, think, and pivot quickly in a fast-paced and fluid environment

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

A minimum of 7 years of relevant project management experience, with a heavy emphasis on video production and partner relationship management
Proven experience working with teams across multiple departments (cross-functional groups a plus)
Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously with multiple stakeholders with tight timelines
Experience within the tech, AI space, as well as executive communication preferred but not required
Experience in client-facing role
Experience in project management and budget management

Skills and Attributes:

Proactive and results oriented
Outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills (verbal/presentation/written)
Able to exhibit independent judgment and initiative to make recommendations and/or solve problems
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously and meet deadlines
Commitment to relationship management; ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations both internally (project-based) and externally (client-based)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and adept at fostering productive collaborations with clients, vendors, and internal team members
Keen attention to detail, coupled with exceptional organizational and problem-solving capabilities
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, maintaining professionalism while handling high-pressure scenarios

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear
Occasionally walk and/or stand
Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Important Information:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.

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MAG Freelance Video & Design Project Manager