Project Manager - Media Team

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$70K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project plans across campaign launches, testing pilots, optimization programs, and quarterly cycles.
  • Traffic and manage client-initiated timelines, working between both client and internal PM systems (Workfront and Monday.com) to keep intake, prioritization, and milestone tracking aligned across platforms.
  • Help translate strategic priorities into actionable deliverables and timelines.
  • Partner with channel leads (SEM, Paid Social, Display, Affiliates) and external agencies to align resources, creative readiness, and testing roadmaps.
  • Support weekly performance meetings; summarize key actions and ensure timely execution of follow-ups.
  • Conduct post-launch retrospectives and document learnings in shared repositories for organizational knowledge.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures that enable scale, quality, and consistent campaign delivery.
  • Partner with media performance/analytics resources to ensure performance data, spend tracking, and ROI reporting are aligned and reliable.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI tools to streamline reporting, status updates, and recurring PM workflows, improving speed and consistency without sacrificing quality.
  • Serve as the operational liaison between client teams and agency, tracking deliverables and campaign milestones.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business (PMP certification preferred, but not required).
  • 4-6 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in a performance marketing or media agency environment.
  • Familiarity with paid media operations (Search, Social, Display, and Affiliate) and associated performance metrics.
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools; proficiency in both Workfront and Monday.com strongly preferred.
  • Comfortable incorporating AI tools into daily workflow (e.g., drafting status updates, summarizing meetings, optimizing workflows) to increase efficiency and output quality.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex initiatives for executive audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
  • Comfortable operating across both tactical execution and strategic planning, adjusting altitude based on audience and need.

Preferred

  • PMP certification preferred, but not required.
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Axial1 Performance Science

Axial1 Performance Science. We are a full-service performance marketing firm that utilizes advanced analytics, powered by AI/ML, to optimally activate all drivers and channels of performance for superior business outcomes. We help clients move from Data to Insight to Performance. We provide a comprehensive array of performance services that can be accessed individually or combined to create unified solutions—all leveraging our innovative, advanced analytics-driven approach. Performance Marketing Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic Performance Media; Amazon Marketing, Google Shopping and Marketplaces; Content Marketing; Influencer Marketing; Acquisition Campaigns; Customer Relationship Management; Personalization; Conversion Rate Optimization/Strategic Testing Platforms. Performance Branding: Performance-Optimized Brand Foundations, Positioning & Architecture; Brand Narrative & Expression; Innovation Planning; Consumer Experience Guidelines; Brand Health Measurement & Optimization. Performance Commerce: Branded Response Campaigns; Channel/Customer Profiles, Strategies & Programs; Retail Experience Design; Retail Media; Amazon; Google Shopping & Feeds. Performance Analytics: Segmentation & Targeting; Content Optimization; Pricing and Promotions Analytics; Concept & Execution Testing; Marketing Effectiveness & Optimization.

Founded in 2021
Chicago, IL, US
22 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
11%
Direct
77%
Referral
5%
Social
6.5%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (32% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2