associate creative director / copy
Description
ACDs of copy take the lead in defining the creative strategic direction of storytelling campaigns and projects across a broad range of client products and services. Aside from demonstrating superior conceptual and creative writing skills, ACDs of copy recognize that great ideas can come from anywhere - and are consistently on the lookout for the best ones with a knack for developing them into big, beautiful, award winning creative that moves hearts and minds. Our ACDs are also teachers of the most compassionate kind. You'll be looked upon to help mentor and develop our team of aspiring and talented creative men and women.
What You Need
- Lead the development of ground breaking creative concepts across all channels that reflect the agreed upon strategy, deliver on the moral and are on tone for the brand’s personality.
- Lead, teach and mentor the creative teams by being a living example of positivity, compassion, forward thinking, kindness, curiosity and creativity.
- Continually push for and inspire bold, surprising and groundbreaking creative for the agency and your team.
- Distill complexity into consumer friendly content in a variety of formats including long format, traditional media, broadcast, digital and social media.
- Write copy from concept through to completion based on input from client, agency team, and personal research.
- Manage a full plate of assignments across all channels (broadcast, print, direct, digital, etc.)
- Work closely with art directors, relationship management, and others within the agency to determine client needs.
- Present and sell through creative concepts and creative strategies to key stakeholders internally (within the agency) and to our clients.
- Help define problems when things get stuck and pro-actively lead your team to higher ground with smart solutions and a positive attitude.
- Participate in and contribute to new business activities of the agency, as assigned.
- Foster and build a team atmosphere, built on positive, productive working relationships.
How to Apply
ApplyUnfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to reply to each individual applicant. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.
strategy analyst
Description
We are looking for a Strategy Analyst who lives for research and uncovering data-driven insights. As part of the strategy team, you are an integral part of Small Army working cross-departmentally to help inform our strategies and inspire our creative.
This role will include work in brand monitoring, competitive research, social media analytics, social listening, and consumer journey/insight development. You should be familiar with examining campaign and site analytics, synthesizing syndicated research, and utilizing consumer insight tools.
What You Need
Rather than expecting our talent to be clearly defined with a list of qualifications, we look at a person's unique individuality and experience to help define the role. But here is a quick overview of what some of what we expect from this role:
- 3-6 years working in a research or analyst position at an advertising or PR agency
- Able to research clients' industries, their competitors, and emerging industry and cultural changes, to provide thought leadership on areas of opportunity.
- A passion for diving deep into audience research to provide insights on behaviors, trends, interests, and where they are most apt to listen.
- Presents strategies that answer client's business goals, are at times unexpected and provide creative opportunity.
- Familiarity with research and data tools. We expect you to introduce new ones to us and have some experience with a few of the following: SEM Rush, Crimson Hexagon, Spotright, GA, Wonder, Statista, REV, Infegy, BuzzSumo, Demographics Pro, Global Web Index, NPS, Google Data Studio.
- Can look at data and see a story and provide recommendations on campaign improvements and optimizations.
- Comfortable discussing ideas and presenting them to Clients.
- Happy working with a fun bunch of creative types.
How to Apply
ApplyUnfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to reply to each individual applicant. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.
digital producer
Description
We are looking for a Digital Producer to partner with our Production Director.
As a Digital Producer, you will be assigned to various pieces of business and be responsible for one or more interactive projects-assuring the quality of the product, keeping the project on time, on budget, and on strategy--from concepting, build to delivery, and assuring adherence to our development process. The Digital Producer is responsible for the daily management of projects from inception to completion, scheduling the project team, assigning tasks, adhering to budget and timelines.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Partners with the Senior Director of Digital and relationship managers to obtain necessary project information (due dates, budget, scope, success metrics, project requirements, etc.)
- Managing the development and production of interactive marketing and website projects via accurate project planning, change tracking, budget tracking, and regular production status reporting.
- Manages execution of work on assigned projects, holding team members accountable to the delivery of assigned work, maintaining project SOPs, and adhering to quality control practices
- Acting as liaison between creative, technical, relationship managers, and other internal groups.
- Keeping production projects on track and on time, overseeing internal and external resources.
- Finding solutions to technical or scheduling challenges and delivering them on time & on budget.
- Ensure all assets meet content and legal approvals
- Manages creative freelancers and external vendors; updates preferred vendor list
- Uses Basecamp and Bugherd to manage and document work/bug status
- Supports the agency with ideas on process refinement/improvement
What You Need
- A solid understanding and dedication to the interactive medium, including UX, AI, development, design, user functionality and client functionality requirements
- Knowledge of website design, launches, ongoing management
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Solid knowledge of online services, technology, and platforms, such as WordPress, Basecamp and BugHerd
- Coding and Photoshop knowledge is not required, but helpful
- Experience producing and maintaining project plans, Gantt charts and top-level schedules
- Strong QA skills, from content to functionality to final deliverables
How to Apply
ApplyUnfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to reply to each individual applicant. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.
project manager
Description
Small Army is looking for laser-focused, organized project managers. Our project managers are the glue of the Agency. They manage projects internally to keep all things moving, and most importantly keep all teams motivated.
To succeed as a Project Manager at Small Army you must be energetic, levelheaded, and did we say organized? You should be comfortable and confident working with all departments within an ad agency.
Want to hear more about what we offer?
- An open vacation policy (yeah you heard right...you work hard, you get to take time off. Period. Done.)
- Quarterly parties (come one, come all...a party for your colleagues, clients, and friends to partake in free food and beverages under the guise of such themes as music, art, storytelling, and even cooking)
- A recognition program called "Small Army Bucks" where you get to let others know the great job they have done (and give them a $50 Amazon gift card...most likely you'll get many too in recognition of your great work).
- A commitment to making sure you grow (management who realizes that when you learn, they learn.)
- And a general attitude of "we like to work here" that makes coming in each day a pleasure (OK...we know we're pushing it with that one...let's just say you can't wait to see your friends each day).
What You Need
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 2-4 years experience working as a project manager within a full-service agency
- A digital-first mindset. Experience managing website and digital marketing projects preferred.
- An obsession with order and perfection
- Experience developing schedules, workflows and project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all departments
- The confidence to make decisions and move projects forward
- The ability to listen, share, and overcome challenges together
- A great sense of humor and appreciation for innovative creative
- The desire to help other people succeed, so that we can all succeed together
How to Apply
ApplyUnfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to reply to each individual applicant. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.
media planner
Description
Small Army is looking for a Digital Planner to join our troops in a time of exciting transformation and growth. In this role you'll report directly to the Media Director and support execution and measurement for all media efforts. You will own your plans, reports, and recommendations - seeing campaigns from start to finish. You will continue to hone your digital skills as well as have the opportunity for traditional media planning and buying.
Responsibilities
- Participate in development of integrated marketing plans and strategies
- End-to-end management of digital marketing campaigns
- Implement and monitor tracking of KPIs and overall ROI
- Execute a wide variety of core digital marketing tactics including SEM, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and display & video
- Construct and deliver detailed reports on a monthly basis
- Presentation of key marketing deliverables
- Foster partnerships with vendors and other 3rd parties
- Stay up-to-date with digital marketing trends and best practices
- Learn the latest digital marketing platforms/tools
What You Need
Qualifications
- BA/BS
- 2+ years of work experience in digital marketing/media
- Passion for learning and growth with a desire to build a flourishing career in digital marketing
- Ability to conduct critical analysis and identify key insights
- Strong familiarity with Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Google Tag Manager and core social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Solid project management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Specific certifications/qualifications in AdWords, Analytics or other key marketing platforms is a plus
How to Apply
ApplyUnfortunately, due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to reply to each individual applicant. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.
