Project Manager (Advertising Campaigns)

Recently Reach Solutions won big at the Campaign Publishing Awards, bagging Business of the Year (Consumer) and Commercial Team of the Year. Our Inventions team was highly commended in the Content Studio of the Year Category, do you want to be part of this amazing team? We have two maternity Project Manager contracts available, and we would love to hear from you.

Working as part of the Invention project management team, as a Project Manager you will deliver creative solutions advertising campaigns across Reach plc's portfolio. Campaigns range from branded content to editorial support and creative display - across print, digital, video and social.

Sharp, savvy and highly organised, the role requires extremely high attention to detail and an agile, pragmatic approach - able to work under pressure, both independently and collaboratively with the wider team.

An understanding of editorial, together with the media landscape, is essential. Our work bridges the gap between editorial content and advertiser objectives - and, crucially, resonating with the audience.

We are looking for someone who is equally experienced within client management and the ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

To check out some of our recent campaigns take a look here:

What will the role involve?

• Supporting the Senior Project Managers and Creative Editorial Directors in delivering world-class branded content marketing campaigns
• Taking responsibility for a number of projects - acting as the first port of call for clients and internal teams for anything related to the project
• Implementation and day to day management of integrated advertising campaigns, sponsorships and commercial solutions across the designated portfolio.
• Understanding the creative requirements of any brief, and organising, commissioning writers, photographers, videographers and picture researchers. Ensure production meets the brief and editorial requirements.
• Strong budgeting skills through day to day management of campaign costs and P&Ls within guidelines agreed with the Head of Delivery, providing Sales with production and usage costs for both live and pitch work, and negotiating rates with 3rd party suppliers.
• Assisting with pitches by assessing the feasibility of creative ideas, finding solutions to deliver innovative content and ensuring costs are correctly allocated, managed and within agreed profit margins.
• Ensuring current projects are on course of delivery. Review campaign delivery, marketing and analytics, driving potential campaign improvements for optimum results on live projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a creative project manager who is calm and cool under pressure and able to react quickly and pragmatically to client demands to deliver content which delights and excites.

You will be someone who is able to build fruitful internal relationships and demonstrate first-class client service skills.

You'll have a flair for understanding what makes a good piece of content, have previous experience in publishing/creative solutions and be adept at multitasking - able to manage several campaigns at any one time, prioritise your workload and ensure all of your campaigns deliver on time and on budget.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

So, who are we?

You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• 25 days holiday per annum
• Flexible working environment (Home working)
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team!
• Immediate start

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.