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Job opening: Project Manager

Curious Media in Nampa is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. From the job listing recently posted on craigslist:

Job Description:
Curious Media is seeking a motivated and energetic Project Manager, who takes initiative, is detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work. This is a full time position, requiring normal office hours at our Nampa, Idaho location.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects from start to finish, including the following phases: project kickoff, wireframes, design, development, and final delivery
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
  • Manage changes to project scope and schedule
  • Carefully track project progress to ensure deadlines will be met successfully
  • Work with various teams to provide consideration to design and technical questions
  • Coordinate resources for execution of projects
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients
  • Create project proposals based on RFPs received from
  • Follow established protocols

Required Skills/Attributes:

  • Previous project management experience, in a related field
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communications, both internally and with client interactions
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Well-developed time management skills
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Immersed and well versed in technology
  • Genuine interest in games/gaming

Qualifications:

  • Previous project management experience in a similar field (required)
  • Bachelors degree in Business Management, Project Management or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience managing projects for web games, apps or other digital media content (preferred)

See the original job listing for the full details and how to apply.

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Job openings at Drake Cooper

Our friends over at Drake Cooper have a few positions open, including:

Digital Project Manager

Digital Strategist

Interactive Designer (Contract)

Also, they’re still on the hunt for a media buyer to join their team.

Full details and how to apply can be found in the respective job descriptions.

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Client-side job openings: Communications Manager

The City of Boise has three opening for Communications Manager roles within various departments:

Library Communications Manager

Planning & Development Services and Department of Finance & Administration – Communication Manager

Parks and Recreation Communication Manager

Check out the individual job descriptions by following their respective links.

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Job opening: Media Buyer

Drake Cooper in Boise has an opening for a Media Buyer. From their job listing:

DESCRIPTION
You understand content, ratings and relationships – in fact, negotiating is your middle name. You know mass media, social media and online advertising like the back of your hand. Research and analytics are always part of your game plan when it comes to strategic placement for our broad range of clients. You like creative environments, sriracha and catching up on the latest tv series, new media and cat videos. If this sounds like you and you’d like to be part of our ambitious team, please send us your résumé, we’d love to hear from you.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Manage and negotiate rates and make-goods in multiple markets
  • Maintain positive working relationships with media sales reps.
  • Manage media buys and promotions from start to finish
  • Ensure accurate execution of any media contracts or agreements
  • Request and enforce receipt of appropriate proof of performance
  • Coordinate with accounting for invoices and billing
  • Support client requests
  • Coordinate social ads through appropriate dashboards
  • Evaluate vendor proposals
  • Coordinate, traffic and ensure timely delivery of creative assets
  • Knowledge of research methods and available sources related to the different types of media

Check out the job listing for full details and how to apply.

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Client-side job opening: Graphic and Web Design Specialist

The College of Idaho in Caldwell has an opening for a Graphic and Web Design Specialist. From the job description on their website:

The College of Idaho invites applications for a Graphic and Web Design Specialist. The Graphic and Web Design Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining a dynamic, professional and consistent look for The College of Idaho’s visual identity. The Graphic and Web Design Specialist will work within the Office of Marketing and Communications to create outstanding visual graphics both in print and online for the College. Design responsibilities include advertisements, Quest magazine, creative web projects, print and digital signage, and a variety of publications including postcards, brochures, posters and mailers for admissions, development, alumni relations, community learning, athletics and other campus departments.

Essential Functions:

  • Create outstanding, distinctive designs for the College both in print and online.
  • Work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and outside vendors to ensure visual consistency and quality across all uses of the College’s logos, colors, word marks and other brand assets.
  • Design the College magazine, Quest, which is published three times annually with a circulation of 13,000+
  • Design the admissions viewbook and other print publications for the enrollment team.
  • Work with the director to and execute design for the College’s advertising campaigns, which may include print ads, digital ads, billboards, television spots and posters.
  • Work to enhance the visual design of the College’s website, creating more dynamic and brand-cohesive graphics and web pages where possible.
  • Assist in designing College apparel, athletic uniforms and promotional items as required.
  • Create and update C of I signage, including banners, building signs and the campus map.
  • Maintain the College’s digital signage, which promotes campus events via television screens across campus.
  • Create posters and graphics to help promote campus and athletics events.
  • Assist with photography/photo editing and videography/video editing as required.
  • Additional duties as assigned

Check out the job listing for full details about the position and how to apply.