Freelance Project Manager - Content at Hogarth

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Job Title: Freelance Project Manager

What does a Project Manager do at Hogarth?

Project Managers own the end-to-end project management of projects. They are responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, and on budget. Project Managers must demonstrate a good understanding of project management tools and best-practice methodology, and the flexibility to lead a diverse and dynamic team to deliver balanced integrated solutions. The project manager is everyone's point person for the project. Team members rely on them for everything they need to know about a project: what to expect, what to do next, and to find out where they need to be. Project Managers relay information about timing, scope, budgets, resources, and changes to the project plan. The successful candidate will use their superior problem-solving skills and have a desire to learn. They will have a passion for production, as well as marketing and advertising.

In this role, the Project Manager is responsible for both hands-on project execution and leading high-volume content initiatives across various lines of business and stakeholders. Your primary mission will be to develop strong working relationships with internal teams and agency partners to plan, document, execute, and deliver diverse content projects adhering to strict schedules and budgets. This includes managing multiple projects concurrently and effectively guiding all involved teams through the comprehensive content production process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal and external source of expertise in high-volume content production, responding swiftly and concisely to all inquiries.
• Act as the onshore day-to-day client liaison for high-volume content production across Content Video, Print, Digital, and Web assets, including but not limited to digital banners, static assets, website/application tiles, direct mail, out-of-home advertising, and various print collateral.
• Manage and optimize internal workflows to ensure and increase productivity across all content projects.
• Oversee project execution, including scope management, briefing, and progress tracking for all content assets from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive project closing documentation.
• Conduct weekly status meetings with all project stakeholders, both client-side and internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Effectively communicate all project aspects, from daily status updates to potential blockers and resolutions, proactively addressing challenges.
• Lead and pioneer the optimization of processes for the efficient and scalable delivery of high-volume digital and print content projects.
• Demonstrate considerable experience delivering high-volume content projects from start to finish.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit and proactiveness in taking full ownership of projects and responsibilities.
• Create clear, concise, and comprehensive production briefs for offshore teams to ensure accurate direction and communication for project execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project management or production experience in an interactive or integrated agency or similar environment.
• An understanding of the creative development process, content production, technology, quality assurance testing, and marketing methodologies.
• A professional and approachable demeanor, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, highly matrixed agency environment.
• Ability to manage small projects or components of complex projects, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget.
• Can show experience in bottom-up scoping of projects, creating project budgets, tracking actuals, and creating statements of work.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with solutions that work for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project.
• Accountability and calm, confident presence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Natural and effective collaborator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, wireframing/workflow tools, and online project management/collaboration/ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA, Service Anywhere, SharePoint, Smartsheet).
  
  

Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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