Associate, Project Manager

job description

position background

The 4As is the voice of the agency community across America. The global ad industry is

set to pass $1 Trillion in spend this year. The US is set to have $491 billion of that spend.

And represent 20% of US GDP. So, to be the voice of the industry is a real and unique

honor. The things we do, stand for, and advocate for shape the direction of our industry.

Over a 108-year history the 4As has gone from reacting to member organization needs

and key industry topics to the organization today which must set agendas, continually

represent the broad agency community, and amplify its constituents’ voice in a more

complex ecosystem of brands, platforms, creators, technology solutions and clients.

position overview

The 4As Associate, Project Manager is part of the Program Management & Innovation team. The position centers on organizing integrated project activities and tasks, managing timelines, and connecting the dots across disciplines. The ideal candidate thrives in an integrated environment, with strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to keep projects moving forward. 

Initially, this role will be heavily involved with the integrated Pilots—assisting with documentation, providing support as needed, and working on day to day execution.

Qualities essential to thrive in this role:

• Strong communication and organizational skills in a matrix organization

• Integrated project management experience 

• The ability to identify potential problems early 

• Competency to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion

position responsibilities

Core responsibilities and tasks include:

• Support the Program Management & Innovation team with the following:

• • Pilot project execution support

  • Asana updates and tracking

  • Risk and issue flagging

  • Communication support