Marketing Project Manager

Who we are:

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 200+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!

We are looking for more than what a resume can show. If you don’t have the exact experience or skills, but think you’d be a great addition to MasterClass, please apply for the role. 

About the Role

MasterClass is looking for a Project Manager to drive key brand initiatives with a focus on Consumer Class Launches and Integrated Campaigns. This role must be an expert juggler, problem solver and keeper of process for the team. With a passion for organization and an understanding of strategic marketing tactics and campaign development, you must drive alignment across internal cross functional teams, as well as agency partner teams, to bring projects effectively across the finish line.

Your communication skills are excellent and you're not afraid to speak up when deliverables are at risk and provide timely solutions and recommendations to help inform the development and execution of the project/campaign. This role will report to our Sr. Marketing Project Manager and would be a great fit for someone with previous in-house Program/Project Management and/or advertising Account/Project Management experience managing 360 full funnel integrated campaigns. 

Responsibilities 

• Partner with the Go-to-Market (GTM) directors and managers to define and scope the projects based on business context and objectives
• Work across an integrated marketing team (GTM, performance/lifecycle, PR, internal creative, partner agencies, etc.) and key cross functional stakeholders (content, legal, talent relations, community, biz ops, customer service, product, etc. ) to prioritize and coordinate development efforts and deliver campaigns on schedule
• Ensure team collaboration, proper planning, execution and delivery, leveraging established team review and approval forums and formats
• Prepare and lead project plans, RAPID/RACIs, documentation, work back and critical path schedules, and risk mitigation for project workstreams with minimal oversight
• Understand creative resource allocations of projects and partner with Creative Resources Manager in develop creative resource plans 
• Act as the liaison between teams for deliverables in a dynamic environment, effectively follow up with others while leading projects from idea to positive execution. You are the keeper of truth and must keep the trains on track.
• Orchestrate and facilitate kick-offs and status meetings, working with teams and individuals to ensure smooth collaboration and resolve issues as needed.
• Successfully implements and drives workflow changes within business, and identifies, scopes and champions opportunities for new programs that provide meaningful impact to the business.

What skills do I need? 

• 3-5 years marketing, branding or advertising project and/or program management  with experience managing multiple projects of medium complexity, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Understands core strategic concepts and how to apply them in planning and decision-making
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Balances internal and external interests and understands both detailed and 'big picture' implications.
• A proactive, efficient, and resourceful approach and ability to thrive in a creative, flexible, and ambiguous environment. Must be able to think on the fly and pivot when necessary and drive projects forward
• Defines accountability for self and has facilitation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively collaborate and influence across many functions and levels of the organization
• Graceful when working to tight deadlines, exhibits growth mindset and takes feedback well
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Expert proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive required
• Experience with Asana, Figma and Airtable is a plus, though not required

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.