Project Manager, Creative - #254304

Job Title: Project Manager, Creative

Location: Raleigh, NC

Reports To: SVP, Marketing

Department: Creative / Marketing

Summary

The North Carolina Football Club, owner and operator of two affiliated professional soccer teams: the North Carolina Courage (NWSL) and North Carolina FC (USL Championship), is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to oversee the daily operations and production pipeline of our creative team. This role is essential in ensuring that all creative projects - ranging from graphic design to video and motion graphics - are delivered on time, on brand, and within budget. You will work closely with a team of talented creatives, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders to manage project intake, workflows, timelines, and communication.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage the intake, review, and assignment of creative job tickets via Asana or other project management tools.
• Oversee projects from initiation through final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are properly resourced.
• Maintain a master creative project list and track project statuses (e.g., in-progress, on-hold, completed).
• Develop and distribute weekly project reports with updates on volume, progress, and roadblocks.
  
  

Resource Allocation

• Monitor workloads and assign projects based on team members' skills and availability.
• Coordinate with freelancers and contractors as needed to scale production capacity.
• Ensure all necessary tools, briefs, and assets are available to support high-quality work.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as the main liaison between the creative team, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
• Lead daily check-ins (morning planning and afternoon status updates) to align the team.
• Collaborate with creative team members in meetings, supporting them as they represent their respective verticals, while ensuring overall goals, deliverables, and timelines are clearly communicated.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions and campaign planning meetings for key initiatives.
  
  

Pre-Production Planning & Content Oversight

• Lead pre-production meetings for photography, videography, and design needs, particularly around events or game days.
• Develop shot lists, creative plans, and assign roles to ensure seamless execution during live events.
• Oversee creative execution on game days, ensuring coordination between all content creators.
  
  

Project Tracking & Quality Control

• Monitor project progress, proactively adjust timelines when needed, and identify potential roadblocks.
• Proofread and request necessary edits to ensure brand and content standards are met before delivery.
• Support quality control processes, including photo selection and metadata tagging when needed.
  
  

Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate workflows and recommend tools, templates, and processes to improve productivity.
• Maintain organized digital libraries, naming conventions, and file archiving systems.
• Ensure that all project files are properly labeled, stored, and accessible for future use.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in creative project management, preferably in an agency or in-house setting.
• Strong understanding of creative processes including graphic design, video production, photography, and motion graphics.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Asana).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external creative vendors or freelancers.
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and creative file types.
• Background in marketing, branding, or advertising.
• Experience in the sports or entertainment industry, especially soccer.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.