Job requisition id: 17125 additional locations: the marketing account management sits at the intersection of marketing strategy and creativityAccount people not only have to appreciate great creative, they need to champion itThe `quarterbacks` of hmh’s brand & creative team, marketing account managers ensure that their campaign efforts are delivered on time and on budget, while creating innovative work that drives brand awareness, leads, and revenue for hmh.
Primary responsibilities
Participate in the campaign planning process to gain insight into account/requestor objectives, strategy, and plansKnowledge of upcoming marketing campaigns and programs allows the department to anticipate demands, project resource needs, and prioritize work.
Serve as a dedicated scrum master/agile leader, setting up and running agile meetings, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint review, and sprint retrospective; also, championing agile practices for marketing organization.
Partner with the design, content marketing, and digital marketing teams to deliver innovative, high-quality work on strategy and within budget and timing parametersOffers some copywriting and copyediting support for minor efforts once messaging is finalized.
Partner with brand & creative colleagues to ensure that all projects meet deadlines and creative expectationsResolve delays and challenges when possible and escalate issues to senior stakeholders.
Builds and maintains a solid relationship with product marketing and other requestors to prioritize projects and make recommendations with the intent of building requestor business and/or meeting deadlines.
Education level and/or relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of project management experience
Preferred
1+ years of account management experience
6+ months of scrum/agile experience
Knowledge and skills
Strong time-management and project management skills: ability to multi-task, manage multiple timelines, and work across functions.
High attention to detail
Strong client-service orientation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision-making skills: find solutions quickly and with confidence
Comfortable being a change agent to elevate the status quo
Must be proficient in microsoft office, including powerpoint
Workfront experience is a plus
Scrum master certification is a significant plus
The ideal candidate has worked in a creative agency environment
Physical requirements
Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Must be able to collaborate with colleagues
About us:
Houghton mifflin harcourt (nasdaq:hmhc) is a global learning company dedicated to changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious learnersAs a leading provider of pre-k–12 education content, services, and cutting-edge technology solutions across a variety of media, hmh enables learning in a changing landscapeHmh is uniquely positioned to create engaging and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to beyond the classroomHmh serves more than 50 million students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning children`s books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world.
For more information, visit http://careers.hmhco.com please note:
Houghton mifflin harcourt is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in e-verifyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
Nearest major market: manhattan
Nearest secondary market: new york city
Job segment: manager, marketing manager, product marketing, marketing, management, publishing
