Zeta Global · 7 hours ago
Creative Operations Manager
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expZeta Global is an AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that focuses on enhancing customer engagement through advanced technology and creativity. The Creative Operations Manager will be responsible for optimizing creative workflows and ensuring operational excellence within the creative team.
AdvertisingAnalyticsInformation ServicesMarketing
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end creative workflow, from intake and prioritization through delivery and post-project analysis
Design, implement, and continuously optimize creative processes that support high-volume CRM and integrated creative production
Establish clear intake, prioritization, and planning frameworks that balance business urgency, creative quality, and team capacity
Own the Creative Studio’s operating system, with Asana as the primary workflow platform — including workflow architecture, governance, dashboards, reporting, and adoption
Integrate and collaborate across additional tools and systems as needed, including Jira, Basecamp, and shared operational platforms
Build and maintain documentation including SOPs, workflow maps, operating guidelines, and reference materials
Act as a strategic partner to Creative Directors, Strategy, Analytics, DataCloud, and Marketing teams to align priorities, streamline handoffs, and improve delivery efficiency
Manage creative dependencies and timelines across cross-functional initiatives, particularly CRM and lifecycle programs
Serve as a trusted operational voice in planning conversations, helping teams scope work, set realistic timelines, and mitigate risk
Own resourcing, capacity planning, and workload balancing across the Creative Studio
Build and maintain reporting dashboards that provide visibility into utilization, delivery health, volume, turnaround time, and operational KPIs
Use data and insights to proactively identify bottlenecks, recommend solutions, and inform leadership decision-making
Establish operational QA checkpoints to ensure high standards of execution and consistency
Identify workflow friction points and lead process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve speed to market
Manage and mentor two direct reports, developing a high-performing Creative Operations function
Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and create growth paths for operational talent within the studio
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented operations culture that supports creative excellence
Play an active role in Creative Studio leadership rituals, including quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and cross-team alignment initiatives
Contribute to long-term operational strategy as the Creative Studio continues to scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Project Management, Communications, Creative Production, or a related field
4–6+ years of Creative Operations or Project Management experience within a creative agency or in‑house brand/marketing team
Hands‑on expertise with Asana as a primary project management tool (required)
Experience with Jira, Basecamp, and other workflow or issue‑tracking systems
Working understanding of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design teams
Comfort using AI‑assisted tools to streamline workflows, enhance creative output, and support operational excellence
Familiarity with AI‑powered productivity or creative tools, with a willingness to learn and adopt new capabilities as they evolve
An openness to integrating AI into daily workflows to improve draft creation, research, task management, or operational reporting
Ability to identify opportunities where AI can improve speed, clarity, or efficiency across creative production pipelines
Experience leveraging AI‑powered tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to support creative or operational workflows
Strong knowledge of creative workflows across digital, CRM, and integrated creative production
Experience managing people, developing talent, and fostering team collaboration
Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to turn ambiguity into structure and build operational systems from the ground up
A proactive, systems‑minded operator who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys building processes that scale
Comfort navigating ambiguity and translating it into structure, clarity, and action
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Equity
Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance
Company
Zeta Global
Zeta offers technology and marketing services to help brands acquire, engage, and retain customers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.46BKey Investors
BofA Securities
2024-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $105.26M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Equity· $204.94M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
David Steinberg
CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board
Christian Monberg
Chief Technology Officer
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