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Baron & Baron is hiring: Jr. Creative Project Manager in New York

Baron & Baron · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$65,000-$75,000/yr
Job type:
Temporary

This range is provided by Baron & Baron. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY
Baron & Baron, Inc. is looking for a

Junior

Creative Project Manager

to support our agency’s creative operations and rapid growth. At B&B, expectations are high but empowering. You will be part of a team with access to the whole agency and support our creative department. B&B, Inc. operates in a hybrid office model, and this is a full-time salaried position located at our New York City office.

What You’ll Do
As a

Junior Creative Project Manager , you will support the end-to-end management of creative projects, ensuring internal workflows are efficient, clear, and optimized for speed. You will act as a key connector between creative, account, and production teams—maintaining control over timelines, deliverables, and communication in a fast-paced environment. This role requires confidence, clarity, impeccable organization, and the ability to thrive under high pressure.

Your Primary Responsibilities Include
Project Management & Workflow

Maintain a strong understanding of agency processes, standards, and resources to quickly identify the most effective plan of action for each project.

Partner with creative, account management, and post-production teams to define requirements, deliverables, and timelines. Influence workflow and propose improvements to increase speed and efficiency.

Build and manage detailed project schedules, establish deadlines and review points, and ensure workload is distributed fairly across creative and production teams.

Collaborate with copy, design, and creative teams to verify assets meet required specifications and formats.

Ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards and receive proper review from senior creative leads.

Coordination & Communication

Work closely with account directors, managers, and department leads to gather, organize, and evaluate project timelines.

Review timelines across all active projects to assess workloads and support long-term planning with senior creative leadership.

Communicate proactively and confidently with creative teams, account services, digital teams, and external vendors/clients—keeping all parties aligned and informed.

Maintain and update the project management system (Notion) to track progress, status, and workflow.

Monitor the creative process, identify potential issues early, and propose clear solutions in partnership with account and creative leaders.

Report on workflow status, upcoming challenges, and resource needs to management and department heads.

Coordinate with freelancers, contractors, and additional temporary resources as needed.

Requirements

1–3 years of creative operations or agency experience supporting creative teams

Experience with project or traffic management systems (Notion a plus)

Proven ability to perform under pressure while managing multiple fast-moving assignments

Strong, confident communication skills and the ability to lead discussions with cross-functional teams

Comfortable communicating directly with senior leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner

Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through

High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer skills

Ability to stay calm, solutions-oriented, and assertive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

Seniority Level
Entry level

Employment Type
Full-time

Job Function
Project Management and Administrative

Industries
Design Services

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