Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Digital Production Manager supervises the planning, execution and delivery of digital media projects for Pew Research Center across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is collaborative and detail-oriented with strong editorial judgment and time management skills.

The production manager will supervise a team of five digital producers and coordinate the editorial calendar in partnership with the communications team. The production manager will take a leading role in developing and maintaining content production processes and workflows, and in the ongoing development of the Center\xe2\x80\x99s WordPress-based content management and publishing system. The production manager reports to the Associate Director, Design and Production.

Key Duties

Team Management

Supervise and provide guidance for a team of five digital producers, overseeing daily and feature content production

Ensure all releases and features follow established review and approval processes

Work with producers, designers and developers to create content appropriate for audiences on digital, social and emerging platforms

Help to streamline workflows between producers, researchers and other stakeholders

Project Management

Serve as a primary liaison between communications and digital teams, allocating resources and devising timelines managing a shared editorial calendar of Center releases

Ensure the timely completion of digital features by overseeing schedules and milestones, helping to coordinate meetings and reviews with project stakeholders

Coordinate internal and external resources for digital features and applications

Help select and manage vendors, making recommendations on solutions, cost and contracts, overseeing projects, and ensuring adherence to statements of work and other contract requirements

Website Management and Content Strategy

Lead content management system administration and publishing, working closely with Lead Web Developer and Associate Director of Design and Production on custom WordPress CMS

Work with Enterprise team to review digital traffic using Google Analytics and Parse.ly, providing clear narrative analysis for internal and external stakeholders

Work closely with the communications team, ensuring that projects align with brand identity and strategic objectives

Ensure that content strategy, search engine optimization (SEO) usability and accessibility best practices are considered in all projects

Manage technical aspects and implementation of digital marketing and SEO initiatives, in close coordination with Associate Director, Digital Outreach

Keep up with developments in online publishing, search, AI and digital marketing

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Demonstrated skills in requirements-gathering, resource organization and schedule development

Must be proactive, collaborative and able to work in a cross-functional team, bridging technical and editorial skill sets

Ability to think through complex issues, leading to recommendations and action plans

Interest in emerging digital technologies and best practices including content management, publication workflow, user experience, digital marketing, audio/video, etc.

Strong interest in Pew Research Center\xe2\x80\x99s diverse body of work and in exploring innovative ways of promoting data and research via social and digital channels

Strong written and oral communications skills

Experience with various analytics tools

Education/Training/Experience Requirements

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in journalism, communications or related fiel\\

Eight+ years digital media experience. Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions in project management, including online strategy and operations, web development, and vendor management

Experience implementing, maintaining and using a CMS, preferably WordPress

Management experience preferred; project management certification a plus

FLSA Status: Exempt

The salary for this position is $127,000 annually.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center\xe2\x80\x99s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.

Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans

Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.

A 37.5-hour workweek.

Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.

Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff

EEO:

Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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