Job Description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.Associate Director, Client Activation - People Inc Health GroupThe Health Group is looking for an experienced, client-facing project management lead to support advertiser-sponsored native and editorial programs for our pharmaceutical partners. You will be part of a three-person team supporting the largest advertiser revenue category at People Inc. You’ll manage several projects simultaneously while balancing timelines, deliverables, and client expectations, and you’ll confidently navigate obstacles and next steps with minimal oversight.Assignment Details: 35 hours a weekStart date: 4/6/2024End date: Up to 5 months (exact end date TBD)Hourly Rate: $55-70 Location: Hybrid - New York (3 days/week in office)

Assignment Responsibilities:

• Oversee project management for multifaceted custom content programs that could include print, digital, video, social and editorial elements
• Guide programs from pre-sale consultation through post-sale activation, partnering closely with Sales, Content Strategy, and Account Strategy to ensure smooth handoffs and strong execution
• Develop and maintain project deliverables, including scope of work, timelines, and creative guidelines
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and align with client expectations.
• Lead internal and external client meetings and written communication, manage ongoing weekly status calls, and provide consistent, high-quality service and communication to both our internal partners and all People Inc. client partners.
• Maintain comprehensive meeting notes and project status documents to ensure alignment across teams, with the ultimate goal of ensuring client satisfaction.
• Contribute to end-of-campaign debriefs by sharing insights, learnings, and recommendations to continuously enhance future program delivery and team processes.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant work experience and qualifications will be equally weighted
• Minimum 6-8 years of activation, project management or production experience, working on multifaceted campaigns with successful history of project completion
• Previous experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical media, with familiarity of content regulatory review processes, is strongly preferred
• Superb written and business communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, collaborative instincts, and confidence engaging with client and agency stakeholders
• Eye for detail, with a passion for project management and task completion

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc