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.