Job Description
At WTA, great work doesn’t happen by accident. it’s built on strong process, clear communication, and teams that know how to move together. We’re looking for a Creative Project Manager who thrives in a fast paced environment and knows how to keep projects (and people) moving forward.
In this role, you’ll be the connector across Account Service, Creative, and Media, owning timelines, managing workflow, and ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own project timelines from kickoff through delivery, keeping teams aligned and on track
- Manage workflow, routing, and approvals across departments using our agency systems
- Anticipate risks, resolve bottlenecks, and keep projects moving forward
- Partner closely with Account Service on scope, budgets, and project plans
- Coordinate resources and monitor team capacity across multiple projects
- Track budgets, timelines, and scope while flagging risks and changes early
- Lead day-to-day execution, ensuring smooth handoffs and high-quality deliverables
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- 2–4 years of project management experience in an ad agency setting
- Experience managing integrated campaigns (print, digital, social, broadcast, etc.)
- Strong understanding of agency workflow and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience using Project Management tools (Advantage is a plus)
About Walz Tetrick Advertising
Walz Tetrick is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce named Walz Tetrick one of its Top 10 Small Businesses, honoring our resilience, innovation and values. Though we’ve been around since 1967, we approach every opportunity with the same zeal we did when we were just getting started. We look for associates, partners and clients who share that enthusiasm and appreciate our all-in approach to brand activation. With each day, we harness more tools and information to illuminate our way.
Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other. CEO Charlie Tetrick values his employees and creates a uniquely positive and supportive culture. We work and play as a family. Our current work hours are “in office” Monday through Thursday with an option to “work from anywhere” on Friday.
We’re proud of our strong benefits package that includes a 401(k) with an employer match, long-term disability and dental insurance. We offer excellent health insurance, and the agency pays 90 percent of the employees’ premiums with an option to add a spouse and family. We have a generous paid time off policy that includes days to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
If you’re passionate, strategic, collaborative and kind, with a dose of scrappy thrown in, we want to meet you.
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