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Join TED's mission to share ideas worth spreading as a Part-Time Project Manager.
Overview
Salary £45 - £50
Location Remote or NYC
Expires Expires at anytime
At TED, we're a global community on a quest to uncover ideas that ignite change and spark mutual understanding. Our mission is to give voice to groundbreaking thoughts and perspectives, fostering a more connected and insightful world. As the home of inspiring TED Talks, we are a beacon for curious minds keen to explore the power of ideas.
- Lead the planning and execution of creative projects within TED's Brand Creative team.
- Act as the central liaison between the creative team and other internal groups.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful completion.
- Identify potential issues and proactively work to resolve them while maintaining the project flow.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in a creative setting, such as an agency or in-house studio.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and requests with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Availability to work part-time, Monday to Thursday from 10:30am - 3:30pm EST.
- Experience overseeing the full creative process, especially in print and digital mediums.
- Knowledge of graphic design, branding, digital photography, motion graphics, and illustration workflows.
- Strong collaborative spirit, strategic problem-solving ability, and exceptional time-management talents.
- Effective negotiation, communication, and listening skills.
- Proficiency with Airtable and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Join us at TED and contribute to a platform that celebrates the exchange of innovative ideas. Enjoy a competitive hourly compensation of $45 - $50 and the opportunity to work with an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
ABOUT TED TED is a global community dedicated to spreading ideas that have the power to change the world. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately, the world.
THE ROLE TED is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Project Manager to join the Brand Creative team. The Brand Creative team is TED’s in-house creative studio. The Project Manager leads the overall planning, progress, status reporting, and follow-up of creative projects to ensure project goals and objectives are met within the agreed upon time, scope, and resource requirements. The PM is the liaison between the Brand Creative team and TED’s internal teams for the fulfillment of design, illustration, motion graphics, and other visual asset requests. This role will report to the Creative Director.
JOB REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate knows the creative process inside and out and has worked as a PM at a creative agency, in-house studio, small design shop, or similar. They can easily keep track of multiple projects at once while fielding new requests. They are proactive and identify potential bottlenecks in the schedule. Must be available to work Monday- Thursday 10:30am - 3:30pm EST. Prior experience managing the end to end creative process, including print and digital is required. Understanding of the creative workflow of graphic design, branding, digital photography, motion graphics, and illustration is necessary. Dedication to a collaborative working environment. Proactive and strategic problem-solving skills. Excellent time-management skills. Confident negotiation and excellent listening and communication skills. Commitment to and deep understanding of the creative process. Strong proficiency with Airtable. Bachelor’s degree required.
BENEFITS Compensation: $45 - $50/hr. TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.
