Orbit Media Studios is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Optimization (SEO/CRO) team. This work focuses on growing established brands after their websites have already launched. In short, we set a 3-10 year high-level vision. Each month, we strategize more deeply through audits, exercises, experiments and content plans. Then we act, distributing work between: (1) our Optimization team, (2) other Orbit teams, and (3) the client’s in-house team.As Project Manager, you’ll collaborate most closely with a Senior Digital Strategist who sets and interprets a vision. Project Managers coordinate creative (writer/editor) and technical (analyst/developer) team members, who make these visions a reality. As this process unfolds, the Project Manager is responsible for provisioning tasks, deadlines, hourly budgets, scope creep, and communication.The jobAct as the first point of client contactKeep internal and external teams informed and excited about the workWork in partnership with a Senior Digital Strategist to keep measurable results flowingCoordinate tasks, deadlines, hourly budgets and scope for an average of six brandsAddress minor website changes in an administration panel directlyInterpret incoming website requests, adapt these requests to fit our visionNurture friendly relationships across various marketing and IT departmentsLeverage and improve our centralized process model that spans all thingsThe skills5+ years of project management in the digital marketing industryStrong account-facing relationship management skillsMastery of keeping multiple teams on task and on budgetCommunicate complex ideas simply and kindlyPassion for watching great collaboration turn to measured successesOrganized, great at deadlines and leading others to be the sameWrite at a professional level that stays in alignment with the AP Style GuideMastery of tools like Google Workspace, Teamwork, and SlackBrownie pointsExperience in a digital agency environment (SEO/CRO, especially)Any basic web development skills (HTML/CSS, especially)Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal, or other platformsAny other working understanding of web technologiesCompensation package:15 PTO days and 1 VTO (volunteer time off) day12 paid holidays, including a floating holiday and PTO from Xmas to New YearsHealth, dental & vision insuranceSimple IRA with 3% matched by OrbitPaid parental leaveSTD/LTD optionsIdentity protection optionBudget for professional growthSalary range: $75K – $90KWho we areOrbit Media is an award-winning web design, development,and optimization company based in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. But you can work from anywhere. This can be a remote position.This role exists within “Optimization” at Orbit. Our unit focuses on improving websites after they’ve already been built: setting and actualizing a long-term vision.Since 2001, we’ve been designing and building beautiful, audience-centric, optimized websites for a huge variety of clients in nearly every industry. We’re proud to be one of the first Illinois B Corps with deep roots in our community. We have fun and do great work. And we’d love for you to be a part of it.Our commitment to an inclusive workplaceOrbit Media provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed,
