Brand Management Resident

Wieden+Kennedy • Portland, OR

23h

About The Position

Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth. The Brand Management Resident is responsible for assisting Brand Executives in preparing client presentations and gaining internal and external creative concept approval (on lower-budget production jobs) and aiding in the production, shipping, and placement of advertising campaigns. Wieden+Kennedy is committed to inclusivity and anti-racism in everything we do, fostering an environment of belonging and collaboration for all. We believe that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as digital and social media savvy
• A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills
• After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions may be require

Responsibilities

• Works with Studio, Producers and Creative Operations to create ship schedules and to open and close job numbers
• Schedules and participates in client meetings when requested
• Helps prepare client presentations in PowerPoint and Adobe
• Assists Brand Managers with production needs, including but not limited to planning pre-production meetings and shipping products and materials to shoot locations; attends shoots if requested to do so
• Works with Creative Operations Managers to update weekly status reports by tracking down team members and retrieving any missing campaign specifics
• Submits TV spot dubbing and shipping requests to the W+K Studios
• Coordinates with the Brand Coordinator to organize meeting needs such as catering, reserving conference rooms, gathering AV equipment, and collecting presentation boards from Studio
• Helps Brand Executives facilitate communication between W+K, client, and our partner agencies (media, retail, digital) to ensure seamless creative outcomes and media placement
• Provides added value to the client by researching the brand, its category, and its competitors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed