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Edit Media Group · 2 days ago

Creative Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Edit Media Group is America’s leading organic social specialists, focused on innovative storytelling and data-driven results. The Creative Manager will lead design and content teams, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a culture of creativity and accountability. This role involves managing workflows, collaborating with clients, and driving the team towards delivering high-quality creative output on time and within budget.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingContent CreatorsMarketingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media Marketing

Hiring Manager

Katie Durko

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the creative team (designers, content creators, editors)

Own resourcing and workload allocation, ensuring projects are staffed appropriately and deadlines are met

Build and enforce operational processes for creative reviews, shoot planning, asset delivery, and feedback cycles

Conduct weekly team meetings focused on priorities, process improvements, and professional development

Deliver structured feedback, quarterly reviews, and growth plans for each direct report

Partner with Producers and Account Managers to ensure scope, timelines, and budgets are respected

Ensure work is delivered on time and budget, problem solving if issues arise

Oversee quality and consistency of all creative output, ensuring alignment with client brand guidelines and performance goals

Review and approve shot lists, moodboards, and creative concepts with an operational lens (budget, feasibility, timing)

Provide directional feedback that sharpens creative while maintaining efficiency

Ensure all creative touchpoints for The Edit’s internal brand (website, decks, marketing collateral) meet elevated standards

Play an active role in new business pitches and campaign development to grow existing client accounts

Lead creative onboarding for new clients, balancing creative ambition with operational feasibility

Manage client expectations on timelines, deliverables, and revision processes

Partner with Accounts to proactively identify opportunities for creative and operational improvements

Present creative reviews and process updates to clients with authority and clarity

Conduct regular audits of creative workflows and implement efficiency improvements

Track and report on creative team KPIs, highlighting wins, challenges, and resource needs to founders

Champion cross-department collaboration to improve workflows between Accounts, Partnerships, and Production

Contribute to pitches and proactive concepts with an operationally sound execution plan

Qualification

Creative operationsProject managementTeam leadershipClient managementAdobe Creative SuiteWorkflow managementAttention to detailCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

4+ years of experience in a creative agency, production studio, or in-house creative department

Proven track record managing creative teams (designers, editors, content creators) and delivering content at scale

Strong background in creative operations: workflow management, resourcing, timelines, and process implementation

Hands-on experience overseeing shoots, creative reviews, and asset delivery

Client-facing experience, with the ability to present work, manage expectations, and maintain strong relationships

Exceptional organizational and project management skills: thrives on structure, timelines, and clear systems

Strong leadership and communication skills; able to motivate, mentor, and hold a team accountable

Adept at balancing creative vision with operational feasibility (budget, scope, timing)

High level of attention to detail, ensuring deliverables meet both creative standards and operational requirements

Comfort with analytics and reporting to track creative performance and operational KPIs

Proficiency in creative/production tools and platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, project management software like Wrike/Asana, etc.)

Operationally minded first, with a strong creative instinct

Solutions-first thinker; calm under pressure and proactive with problem-solving

Adaptable and flexible in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities

Strategic yet executional. Equally comfortable planning systems and rolling up sleeves to QC content

Passionate about elevating both team performance and creative standards

Benefits

Access to medical, vision and dental insurance

401k program

Wellness benefits and perks program that gives our team members access to gyms, mindfulness apps, food delivery services, audio books and financial wellness tools