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We’re looking for a project manager for an eCom copy client.

As an eCom Copy Project Manager, you’ll manage a chunk of Thread’s business, mainly global eCommerce work, and pitch in on other projects as needed.

You’ll work with your client and a Thread team to deliver spot-on copy. You'll set the schedule, balancing the intricacy of the work, the team available for the job and the date it needs to deliver. You’ll participate in client meetings, determining and overseeing the completion of all necessary next steps. And you'll also be responsible for ensuring the final copy meets our standards and is delivered on time. You may also be responsible for some new business projects, as well as taking part in the studio’s overall new business development efforts.

We’re looking for someone who can offer great project management that endears us to our clients, produces high quality work, and is as efficient as possible for all involved. And because we’re a writing studio, your communication skills need to be highly polished (i.e., you’re great at email).

There’s room for this position to grow and change according to the studio’s needs and your own aspirations.

You might be our ideal candidate if...

You are:

  • Friendly, energetic and positive.
  • Prepared and self-directed.
  • Flexible and able to go with the flow in a quickly changing environment.
  • Both detail-oriented and efficient.
  • Empathetic to the needs, desires and pain points of your clients and colleagues.
  • A college graduate with 3-5 years of Project Management experience, or the equivalent.

You’re able to:

  • Manage your time really well. Picture this: Your client is looking for delayed copy, a writer needs to bounce a few ideas off you, the account manager is asking for job status and the resources manager wants you to reschedule a project to accommodate a hot request. Where do you begin?
  • Listen closely and speak and write clearly, both internally and in a client-facing capacity. (And know that timing your message appropriately is sometimes just as important as the message itself.)
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, making them feel like they’re in good hands.
  • Lead and manage a team that’s both in-house and out-of-house.
  • Prepare thorough project briefs that clearly outline goals, requirements, milestones, deadlines, etc.
  • Manage schedules so projects can flow smoothly, avoid bottlenecks and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and clients in a way that’s team-oriented, motivating and respectful (and maybe even fun).
  • Multitask with the best of them (and know when to hit the pause button for clarity and quality).
  • Work with Microsoft suite tools (Excel, Word, PPT), and learn a variety of new software and tools (like Thread’s own web-based writing tool, as well as software used by our clients).
  • Engage in on-going self-education on your account, understand how it fits into Thread’s overall landscape, and contribute ideas for improving our processes.
  • Travel as necessary (possible trips across town, across the country or even to Europe).

A bit about Thread:

Thread is a small, yet mighty writing studio based in Portland, OR (with a sister office in Hood River, OR). We specialize in verbal identity, narrative branding, content marketing and copywriting. Over the past 10+ years, we’ve helped a bunch of brands tell their stories, including adidas, Burton, Carhartt, Danner, KEEN, Reebok, Rossignol, Smith, Tofurky, Twitter and lots more.

Thread offers:

  • Remote-optional work
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a subscription to One Medical
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Retirement plan with matching
  • Company performance-based bonuses
  • Team and company outings and events
  • In-office lunches, snacks, tea & coffee
  • Pet-friendly offices

Thread’s building a more diverse team:

Thread is an equal opportunity workplace. We bring our weird, wonderful, whole human selves to our work. We will rely on your unique voice, background and perspective to help us create better work and a stronger team.

If this sounds exactly like you (or 80% like you), send your résumé and a cover letter letting us know what you hope to bring to Thread to jobs@threadcreative.com. Thank you!

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