Trade School

OVERVIEW

At Trade School, we believe content is a powerful tool to solve modern business problems through innovation and modern connections. We are an integrated content agency, creating smarter conversations between brands and people with beautifully crafted content.

Our Program Management team is laser-focused on flawless and on-time delivery thanks to a sharp set of operational skills as well as true care and empathy for our internal teams. An Associate Program Director at Trade School is a leader who drives the work forward, facilitates team communication and maintains meticulous care of project budgets. And when there’s confusion, they see a path through the fog and can define a pathway to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write client and agency processes, then ensure those processes are communicated clearly and adopted by our teams
• Independently manage complex projects from start to finish, while collaborating with key partners like Account Management, Production and Resource Management
• Train and support junior project management staff and delegate tasks among PMs and hybrid support staff
• Begin taking an overarching operational view of multiple projects within a client, seeking efficiencies in staffing, documentation, ways of working, etc.
• Build, document, communicate and maintain complex project timelines, and adjust when needed
• Define scope (hours, team, etc.) of project at outset, then monitor progress carefully over course of project to ensure on-time delivery as well as financial health
• At project outset, partner with Account and Resource Management partners to define the project approach including timeline, staffing, and budget
• Monitor and track risks across all factors (team, finances, timeline, etc) and escalate to internal and external stakeholders as needed – while recommending ways to mitigate those risks
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure subject matter experts and senior leadership are brought in at the right strategic moments
• Manages projects in all agency tools including our project management tool as well as Slack and G-Suite

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of project management experience, specifically in advertising or marketing and ideally live-action campaign production
• Comfort working independently as a self-starter but also leading project teams
• Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior stakeholders both internally and client-side
• Ability to think critically and find creative solutions to project challenges, rather than just executing pre-defined timelines

Trade School

OVERVIEW

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for managing a variety of Leadership team (11 members) and overall Trade School agency needs. This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, work autonomously, think critically and proactively, and offer strategic solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. You will provide administrative support to ensure our executives and leadership team operate in an efficient manner with external clients and partners, as well as internal coworkers and teams. You will interface with a variety of internal and external audiences, representing the Trade School brand and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive and Leadership Team Administrative Support

• Support Executive team in-office needs when working onsite
• Complete expense reports for all Leadership team members in a timely manner
• Work with GBG Executive/Leadership team to schedule cross portfolio meetings for Trade School leadership and executives
• Lead all calendering, prep, and meeting management of all-staff events
• As needed, create, proofread, and edit meeting documents
• As needed, provide high level calendar management for Executive team, prioritizing inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts
• Book travel for Leadership Team, as needed
• Gift ordering/shipment for client gifts and employee relations

Office Services / Events Support

• Support in-office events at Trade School (internal and external)
• Work with GBG Office services team to schedule cleaning, ensure snacks/drinks are appropriately stocked, offices (both Trade School workshop and Trade School Studios) are tidy, clean, and presentable for guests
• Coordinate setup/prep with IT/AV
• Lead all food setup/catering prep and clean up
• Manage security/alarms/guest list with GBG Facilities Director
• Office management needs
• General tidiness and aesthetics
• Be available as needed onsite to receive/ship mail and packages
• Managing service appointments/needs in partnership with GBG Facilities Director
• Organization, inventory management, and displays of Trade School Swag

Trade School Culture Support

• Support planning and execution of company events and culture initiatives, such as Lunch Tables, Holiday events, monthly happy hours, and others (planning, budget management, calendering, setup, clean up, expense reports, etc.)
• Support management of NailedIt awards program
• Support L$NCH money incentive distribution, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized, ability to prioritize, and ability to manage up to multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal
• Solutions oriented, proactive, ability to think on your feet, and be flexible/plan for changes
• Sense of urgency and follow through on deadlines
• Experience handling confidential and/or time-sensitive information with ease and professionalism
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Atlanta-based, with the ability to be on-site at Trade School work spaces as frequently as needed; ability to run local errands; physical ability to move boxes, set up for events, etc.

At least 5+ years professional experience; preferably experience in supporting executives and/or leadership teams in tech, media/entertainment, advertising

This is an Atlanta-based Hybrid role. You will be required to be in the office anywhere from 1 to 3 days per week depending on team needs.

Trade School

Trade School

Trade School is an agency built for what’s next. Part think tank, part creative agency, part production company, we create remarkable creative work, built for modern experience and scale.

Associate Creative Director / Copy

The ACD / Copy is a next-level conceptual thinker, adept at creating remarkable creative ideas across modern experience. A critical leader of the creative team, the ACD / Copy can work independently, without hand-holding as well as collaboratively with oversight. Capable of coming up with “the idea” and also able to clearly and articulate how it delivers on strategy, the ACD / Copy is a true creative craftsperson.

Experience Plusses

Passion for groundbreaking creative ideas that live natively in the places people spend their digital lives

Experience working at a modern agency that embraces digital and content creative ideas, a platform, like Meta or Pinterest, or a brand that understands the opportunity of the content and digital space

Experience concepting content across the spectrum – digital video, short and long form content, episodic series, TV, radio, social content and emerging platforms

Portfolio of highly-creative work recognized or awarded for craft, effectiveness or innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating remarkable campaigns and activations across platforms and experiences that have potential to gain the recognition of the industry and culture
• Delivering excellent copywriting and craftsmanship
• Solving our clients’ business problems with powerful ideas
• Acting as a doer and a leader to shepherd a creative idea from inception through to production
• Mentoring more junior creatives to develop their craft
• Collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver solutions that work across mediums and platforms for multi-audience, multi-media campaigns
• Working with production, creator and maker teams throughout the production process to bring great work to life
• Passion for the content and digital space and enthusiasm for emerging platforms, technology and innovation
• Drive for experimentation, ideation, tinkering, and making things
• Cultivating a strong understanding of the unique creative opportunities and strategic differences of different platforms (Meta vs. Pinterest vs. OLA for example)
• Ability to understand a brand’s business and purpose and deliver highly-creative work that honors it
• Collaboration with the larger team in service of a successful project. Accountability and responsibility for success and excellence
• Powerful presentation and clear communication

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Portfolio or creative samples demonstrating an understanding of modern advertising.
• 6-8 years writing experience client-side, in-house, at an agency or other creative enterprise
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Creative platform knowledge a plus (Adobe Suite, etc.)
• Effective handling of multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable with and receptive to feedback; desire to quickly address feedback
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and self-motivation

*** Candidates need to reside in GA, FL, NC or SC ***

While Trade School is a remote-friendly workplace, this ACD / Copy position requires a hybrid work schedule, including occasional in-person internal and client meetings and possible work travel.

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