Are you creative-driven? Are you curious and ready to tackle big business problems?
If so, maybe we should talk!

Cossette is a dynamic Canadian marketing communications agency. We have been around for more than 40 years. We have offices in all regions of the country and although we are considered part of the Canadian agency establishment, we’re anything but stuffy. In fact, we are the exact opposite. Cossette has a reputation for being innovative and entrepreneurial. We pride ourselves on our agility, creativity, our currency and a certain kind of edginess. We play hard and we work hard. Perhaps that’s why we previously were named one of the best 50 employers in the country. At least that’s what we think. But you don’t need to take our word for it. Come and learn for yourself.

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING A STUDIO MANAGER / DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER

STUDIO / DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER DESCRIPTION:

As a Studio / Digital Project Manager within the Cossette Communications you will be responsible for managing a given project through the entire lifecycle. This includes prioritizing incoming work and evaluating the need for Studio resources based on incoming projects. Your job is to align Studio deadlines by working with the Accounts team to review and determine timelines. The position requires excellent collaboration, organization and coordination skills. This role requires strong project management skills, as well as the ability to work with a variety of personalities.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment and be highly organized and collaborative.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Understanding clients business objectives and specific needs
• Traffic and prioritize Studio jobs
• Review briefs and files for completeness of information (print, interactive, and digital projects)
• Creation and ownership of project scope, detailed project plans, priorities, deadlines, deliverables, schedules and financials in collaboration with account team
• Proactively monitor projects to anticipate potential risks and identify solutions to address them in advance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work across teams - accounts, creative, production and studio
• Meet weekly with Accounts teams to prioritize and determine incoming work, review any

issues, etc.

• Evaluate the need for Studio resources based on incoming projects
• Estimate the time required for Studio jobs
• Liaise between Studio and Accounts (Project Management)
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop detailed project plan & documentation to track progress
• Engage vendors as needed
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for smooth execution of projects
• Ensure on time and on budget delivery of projects
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders Awards
• Maintain tracking document & award budget
• Work closely with Creative to obtain an entry list for each Award Show, final submission documents & write-ups.
• Submit award entries

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 + years of Digital Project Management and Studio experience
• Knowledge of the following a must: Trello, Google Docs, Smartsheets,
• Understanding of CMS systems like WordPress or Drupal (helpful)
• Knowledge of MailChimp preferred
• Manage resourcing for the creative department on a bi-weekly schedule
• Manage resourcing for strategy department on a bi-weekly schedule
• Highly creative and capable of working directly with creative teams
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Exceptional listening skills
• Resourcefulness and relentless pursuit of problem identification and solutions

When you join Cossette you are entering the top rank of the Canadian advertising industry.

• We offer the opportunity to work with leading industry clients and a bright new office space that inspires creativity.
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages and the opportunity to advance your career quickly
• We are looking for people who think outside the box. After all that’s what advertising is all about.
• In order to foster this we offer:

o A flat corporate structure. You will have the opportunity to work alongside senior level executives throughout the entire organization.

o A flexible work schedule and a business casual environment.

o Our entrepreneurial culture encourages creative input from every discipline and all levels of the company!

· Oh, and did we mention that we throw amazing parties!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Take a look at our career website. Perhaps there is an opportunity that is waiting for you!

*We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cossette is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Cossette is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.