A direct and diplomatic communicator, curious, helpful, engaged, flexible, but not afraid to say no when it is the appropriate response.

Production Coordinator

Avenue is a strategic marketing and communications firm located in Chicago. We help business leaders launch new products and services, and rethink directions for their established brands. Our team-based environment places a strong emphasis on creative collaboration.

We are looking for a contract Production Coordinator to help us through a busy Spring and keep our varied projects moving smoothly through the creative and production processes. This is a two-month contract position that could be extended or even converted to a fulltime position in the future.

This position requires someone who is naturally process oriented, organized in every way, and technically adept at print and online production techniques. The perfect candidate is a direct and diplomatic communicator, curious, helpful, engaged, flexible, but not afraid to say no when it is the appropriate response.

We are looking for 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced creative environment (digital and print), with no fewer than two years of experience in a very similar position. Your title in this role may have been: Production Coordinator, Account Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Project Manager, Production Manager, Resourcing Manager, or Traffic Manager.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

• Work with the account and management team to develop work estimates and production schedules
• Maintain updated project resource allocation in company database (Workamajig)
• Maintain project schedules and assignments in Workamajig
• Research, secure and monitor outside resources
• Track and communicate project scheduling and costs vs. budget
• Quality control management: ensure materials have been properly reviewed and perfectly produced prior to release
• Track and report on company metrics such as billable efficiency and project actuals to budget

What's it like to work here?

• Passionate coworkers and a collaborative workplace
• Competitive salary
• 401k with matching
• Health insurance
• Delicious coffee, free lunch Friday, and regular gatherings at magical friendship island
• Great coworkers
• Awesome workspace