The Role
The Project Manager will oversee Talent Practice initiatives, manage events, support communications, and ensure high-quality member experiences, while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
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About the ANA
The ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry, and humanity. Founded in 1910, the ANA provides leadership that advances marketing excellence and shapes the future of the industry. Our membership includes more than 20,000 brands and 50,000 industry professionals that collectively invest $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. It consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, universities, and marketing solutions providers, which include ad agencies, marketing data science and technology suppliers, law firms, consultants, and vendors. We are obsessed with delighting our members through superior products and services and an unwavering commitment to helping them become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, develop a more productive industry, and benefit humanity through bold leadership and innovation programs.
Location
New York City (hybrid)
Position Summary
The ANA is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager, Talent Initiatives to support and scale key programs within the Talent Practice. This role will report into EVP, Talent Practice and support the Practice team in bringing to life industry-shaping initiatives across events (virtual and in-person), content, research, asset management, and member engagement. S/he will support all Talent Practice functions, alongside a broader team.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who can translate strategy into action, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders at a senior level. They must have initiative and proven work ethic; strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to prioritize and efficiently manage their time. In addition, the ideal candidate will share our team values: exceptional member service, commitment to quality, proactive leadership, supportive collaboration, and an ability to have fun.
Primary Responsibilities:
Program & Project Management
Starting pay range: $65,000 to $75,000 based on relevant experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards.
To Apply:
If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]. Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered.
The ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry, and humanity. Founded in 1910, the ANA provides leadership that advances marketing excellence and shapes the future of the industry. Our membership includes more than 20,000 brands and 50,000 industry professionals that collectively invest $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. It consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, universities, and marketing solutions providers, which include ad agencies, marketing data science and technology suppliers, law firms, consultants, and vendors. We are obsessed with delighting our members through superior products and services and an unwavering commitment to helping them become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, develop a more productive industry, and benefit humanity through bold leadership and innovation programs.
Location
New York City (hybrid)
Position Summary
The ANA is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager, Talent Initiatives to support and scale key programs within the Talent Practice. This role will report into EVP, Talent Practice and support the Practice team in bringing to life industry-shaping initiatives across events (virtual and in-person), content, research, asset management, and member engagement. S/he will support all Talent Practice functions, alongside a broader team.
The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who can translate strategy into action, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders at a senior level. They must have initiative and proven work ethic; strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to prioritize and efficiently manage their time. In addition, the ideal candidate will share our team values: exceptional member service, commitment to quality, proactive leadership, supportive collaboration, and an ability to have fun.
Primary Responsibilities:
Program & Project Management
- Manage the day-to-day core Talent Practice initiatives for unit success
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives, including Talent Council meetings and flagship events such as Global Day of Learning
- Ensure seamless coordination across internal teams (e.g., MarCom, events, membership) and external partners and suppliers
- Track progress against goals and proactively identify and resolve risks
- Manage select virtual and in-person events for the Practice
- Support event content development, agendas, and speaker engagement as needed (calendaring; PowerPoint creation and editing; liaising with event speakers and internal/ external stakeholders)
- Ensure a high-quality member experience across all touchpoints
- Support development of presentations, reports, and thought leadership materials
- Support communications and development of marketing collateral in collaboration with ANA internal stakeholders
- Serve as a key point of coordination across internal stakeholders and Talent Practice team
- Track and report on program performance (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc)
- Own invoicing and assist with financial reporting
- Contribute to maintaining databases and ensuring accuracy of member and program data
- Maintain calendars, schedules, and documentation for Talent initiatives
- Support website updates and content / asset management
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflows
- Relevant associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years prior relevant work experience in a corporate or high-paced office setting
- Proven project management experience. Familiarity or experience with specific project management software and disciplines a plus
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications with aptitude for learning data and/or CMS / CRM systems
- Strong Excel skills and experience creating reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a collaborative mindset
- Experience in preparing meeting materials, coordinating schedules
- Proficiency using Zoom, and other virtual platforms
- Familiarity with the marketing and advertising industries is a plus
- Time management; skill in balancing multiple projects at once
- Organization skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
- Judgment on when to take the initiative and when to seek help
- Taking pride in the successful completion of a project
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Ability to travel as required to support events if needed (up to 5%)
Starting pay range: $65,000 to $75,000 based on relevant experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards.
To Apply:
If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]. Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered.
Skills Required
- Relevant associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 3-5 years prior relevant work experience
- Proven project management experience
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
- Strong Excel skills and experience creating reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel as required to support events
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The Company
What We Do
The ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry, and humanity. The ANA serves the marketing needs of 20,000 brands by leveraging the 12-point ANA Growth Agenda, which has been endorsed by the Global CMO Growth Council. The ANA’s membership consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, fundraisers, and marketing solutions providers (data science and technology companies, ad agencies, publishers, media companies, suppliers, and vendors). The ANA creates Marketing Growth Champions by serving, educating, and advocating for more than 50,000 industry members that collectively invest more than $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. Want to learn more about the value of ANA membership? Visit www.ana.net/membership.
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