Senior Manager, Creative Operations

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $129,600 - $153,900, bonus and long-term incentive eligible


COMPANY:


We are home to the nation's most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA - America's #1 top-selling beer - as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?


ROLE SUMMARY:


Anheuser-Busch is looking for a Senior Creative Operations Manager to join draftLine, the company's in-house creative agency. This person will work closely with the creative and strategy teams to manage priorities and ensure we are working as efficiently as possible in order to create the best work for our brands. We're looking for a highly creative problem solver and project manager, who is able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with the ability to take ownership of their work and demonstrate strong abilities to effectively communicate between multiple groups.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intake work requests from brand stakeholders ensuring asks are clear and come with the information necessary to brief the team
• Serve as the lead point of contact for the brand team across projects
• Work closely with creative and strategy counterparts to ensure work is on-brief and delivered on time
• Assign creative resources for each project and troubleshoot bandwidth conflicts
• Manage workflow priorities for your team, and ensure they are clearly communicated and adhered to
• Build master timelines for each project considering all phases, contingencies and dependencies
• Track budget expenses
• Set review schedules and meeting cadence
• Input and manage all necessary information in project management software
• Coordinate file hand-off to third party vendors
• Record, interpret and consolidate feedback from cross-functional teams, as needed
• Conduct project close-outs and assess efficiencies to improve processes
• Contribute to the overall improvement of draftLine's creative operations

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of agency experience in a project management or account management capacity
• Experience managing 360 campaigns - digital, social, environmental, broadcast
• Experience using project management tools (experience in ASANA is a big plus)
• Knowledge of digital production
• Excellent communication skills / Adaptable to different working styles
• Ability to problem solve, motivate others and drive the process
• Understanding of different file types for a variety of deliverables
• 5 days in office

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:


At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation's top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.


BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!