The Dover Group is looking to hire a production manager to help us win up and down the ballot in the 2024 election cycle. ** This position is a full-time seasonal position and will last through October 31, 2024.**
This is a client-facing role. The production manager will work directly with local, statewide, and federal Democratic campaigns in targeted races across the country, managing the production of their direct mail programs from concept, copywriting, and design to client approval, printing, mailing, and delivery. In other words, they will be responsible for keeping the trains running on time, so our mail campaigns run smoothly, and our candidates WIN!
The candidate should be highly organized, relentlessly detail-oriented, comfortable managing several projects at once, and willing to take the initiative to solve problems as they arise. The candidate should also thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to keep projects moving according to their deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities
Direct mail production managers are primarily responsible for scheduling and managing all aspects of print production workflow to ensure projects are done right and on time for our clients.
As the primary project contact for internal and external teams, the direct mail production manager provides a consistently positive and solutions-focused experience to clients, team members, and print partners, developing great working relationships and ensuring all parties have the resources they need to do their jobs.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Draft budgets with client leads and collaborate with the internal team to develop a strategic approach unique to each client.
Create schedules and clearly outline expectations to internal and external teams.
Enter jobs into project management system, assigning tasks to appropriate members of the team and following up to ensure timely completion.
Monitor workflow, tracking projects closely to meet deadlines.
Provide constructive feedback to internal teams to meet quality objectives.
Submit art to print partners and approve mail for print.
Track mail once it enters the postal system.
Liaise with USPS as needed.
Generate client invoices.
Nimbly and quickly resolve issues as they arise.
Respond timely to requests.
Schedule, lead, and/or attend recurring meetings with appropriate teams to guarantee the successful completion of projects.
Requirements
Experience in project management, political campaigns, or print production required
Democratic political campaign experience preferred, but not required
Proofreading or print quality assurance experience is a plus
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated talent to multitask and manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally over email and phone
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Documents
Experience in Wrike (or other project management software), DropBox, and the Adobe design suite is a plus
Willingness to work long or irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, during the peak of campaign season