Project Director

Role: Administrative

Supports: Business Publications Corporation: dsm Magazine and WriteBrain

Reports to: Publisher

Attributes: Organized, detailed-oriented, proactive, resourceful, positive, creative, flexible, community-minded, professional

Skills: Candidate must be proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel. Confident in verbal and written communications, and proofreading. A strong communicator, with an understanding of sales, social media, and market research. An understanding of photoshop, InDesign and iMovie are a plus.

This position will support the vision of the WriteBrain and dsm Magazine divisions with the following responsibilities:

• Projects include (but not limited to): custom publications, books, custom content, events and social media campaigns
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

• Understand client’s business, goals, deliverables and strategies
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other publishers and directors
• Competency for terms and definitions with print and digital specs for qualityManage the creative implementation of marketing strategies and communications in coordination with the Publishers and Directors.
• Assistance in event planning and staffing
  • Coordinate marketing campaigns for company hosted events
• Assistance in preparing sales presentations
  • Media Guide fulfillment
  • Assistance in market research
  • Sales material development
• Social media and digital platform promotion
• Digital data tracking and analysis
• Digital advertising inventory management
• Perform other related duties as assigned

How to Apply:
Go to www.businessrecord.com/hiring to submit an application, resume, cover letter and references. 

About Business Publications Corp.
Business Publications Corp. is a locally-owned company in the heart of Downtown Des Moines which offers an innovative, fast-paced culture. BPC offers flexible hours, free onsite parking and generous PTO. Benefits include healthcare, dental, life insurance and 401(K). If you have questions, please contact Ashley Bohnenkamp at ashleybohnenkamp@bpcdm.com.