Program Manager - Screen

Title: Program Manager - Screen

Location: Los Angeles, California USA

Job Description:

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience 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.  

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around three days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Content Project Manager do at Hogarth? 
The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the production of all screen and hardware images that are used throughout the client’s marketing deliverables. The primary focus of this position is to manage the process for the production of images, video or interactive projects by working with Creative and Production teams to plan, track and drive deadlines for new and existing images. In addition, build and foster relationships with vendors, external and inter-departmental groups throughout the client who require images. Manage production schedules for image elements within projects and provide final screens to all business partners.

Key responsibilities:
• Manage image schedules/expectations/resource management/image tracking
• Track imagery status of Producer’s project and provide weekly/daily status updates
• Manage project screen and hardware deliverables with localization scope in mind
• Accountable for risk management and formal route to escalation
• Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement as solutions are recognized
• Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties
• Partners with Producers and Production teams to develop tools and systems for process and streamlined workflows
• Schedule and facilitate pre and post production meetings with the Image Production team
• Keep current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for efficiencies
• Develop briefing materials for current workflows and collaborate to develop and implement a new dissemination method.

Requirements:
To be successful in this position, you need to be passionate, comfortable working both independently and within a larger team environment, solution-oriented, highly organized, and sharply focused with a keen eye for detail. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, adaptable, has strong communication skills, and has the tenacity to see projects through to completion under tight deadlines. Must have 5+ years’ experience in project management at an ad agency or production facility and have worked on global brands ideally across multiple mediums but specifically print, video and interactive channels.

• Ability to organize information quickly, at high and detailed levels
• Solid understanding and command of project management tools
• Flexibility in accommodating rapid change and capacity to learn quickly
• Proven effectiveness when working under pressure
• Facility for communicating effectively from one-on-one to large groups
• Aptitude to manage through diplomacy
• Appreciation for the creative process and skilled at working with creative and production teams
• Experience tracking and prepping deliverables for localization
• Ability to make sound decisions, think strategically, focus on detail, problem solve, multi-task, and have an excellent memory
• Must possess exceptional organization, time management, excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize
• Proficiency to work in a fast paced, demanding, creative and production environment, solution-oriented and experience of Photoshop. Flexibility is key to this role.
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years working ad
• Solid understanding of print formats; resolution, color space, and other technical requirements of assets needed for image reproduction
• Good working knowledge of Photoshop.

This is a contract role.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

Pay Range

$45-68/hr

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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.