Senior Account Manager --Publishing

Contract Senior Account Manager--Publishing

Location: Remote USA based

Must have publishing or Media experience

Fulltime Contract

We are seeking a Contract Senior Account/ Project Manager with experience in publishing to lead client relationships and campaign execution from kickoff through final delivery. This role serves as the strategic and operational lead across a portfolio of campaigns, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable managing both clients and cross-functional internal teams in a fast-paced media and creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Relationship Management

• Own day-to-day client communication and serve as the primary point of contact throughout campaign delivery.
• Lead client kickoffs, status meetings, timeline check-ins, and deliverable tracking.
• Provide proactive updates on campaign progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Deliver campaign reporting, wrap documentation, and performance insights.

Campaign & Project Management

• Own end-to-end campaign execution from kickoff through final wrap.
• Build and manage project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and task ownership.
• Manage campaigns across custom branded content, video, social activations, high-impact advertising, and integrated programs.
• Ensure deliverables align with campaign requirements, media plans, and client objectives.
• Coordinate asset collection, tracking requirements, and QA in partnership with Ad Operations.
• Oversee post-sale production budgets and help maintain profitable margins.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate across Sales, Editorial, Design, Branded Content, Social, Legal, Ad Operations, and Finance.
• Provide clear direction and ensure teams have the information needed to execute effectively.
• Identify potential risks early and recommend solutions before issues escalate.

Strategy & Growth

• Partner with Sales to understand client objectives and campaign goals.
• Bring strategic perspective and historical client knowledge to internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for additional revenue and upselling where appropriate.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide actionable optimization recommendations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5–6+ years of experience in project management, campaign management, or post-sale account management, preferably within digital media, advertising, or branded content.
• Experience independently managing a book of business and multiple campaigns.
• Proven ability to own client relationships directly.
• Experience with post-sale digital campaign execution, including custom content, video, and social.
• Familiarity with ad operations workflows, tracking, and campaign delivery.
• Proficiency with project management tools, particularly Asana.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative and cross-functional leadership skills.

The Ideal Candidate

You are strategic, direct, collaborative, calm under pressure, and operationally rigorous. You know how to build a plan, manage a timeline, communicate clearly, identify problems early, and bring solutions—not just escalate issues.

You thrive in an environment where priorities can shift, and you're comfortable operating with ambiguity while maintaining a high level of organization and client service.