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We collaborate across editorial, sales, creative, and technology teams to deliver meaningful experiences for consumers and impactful business outcomes for our advertising partners.\nKey Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)\nSupport the Consumer Initiative Framework from intake through completion by helping teams define outcomes, ownership, dependencies, decisions, and required workstreams.\nServe as the Consumer organization's Asana expert, maintaining Asana as the system of record for initiatives, priorities, ownership, dependencies, and progress.\nBuild and maintain practical templates, automations, dashboards, and reporting that simplify planning, execution, and visibility across teams.\nImprove Creative Operations by optimizing intake, prioritization, capacity planning, workflow visibility, and collaboration across Creative and partner teams.\nSupport initiative planning and execution by tracking priorities, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and key decisions while helping teams resolve blockers.\nEstablish lightweight operating standards across initiatives, business-as-usual work, lifecycle programs, and recurring workflows without creating unnecessary process.\nPartner with Marketing, Creative, and other shared capabilities to align priorities, clarify ownership, and improve cross-functional coordination.\nIdentify and implement AI, automation, and no-code solutions that reduce manual work, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.\nQualifications (What We're Looking For)\n3+ years of experience in operations, program management, project management, creative operations, or a related field within a media company, agency, or in-house organization.\nAdvanced experience using Asana, including building workflows, automations, dashboards, reporting, and scalable operating systems.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex processes and create practical solutions.\nDemonstrated ability to improve cross-functional workflows while balancing consistency with flexibility.\nExperience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.\nCuriosity and enthusiasm for AI, automation, and emerging technologies that improve operational effectiveness.\nA proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering measurable impact.\nAbility to work in our New York City office four days per week as part of our hybrid work model.\nBenefits (What We Offer)\nWork with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.\nGrow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.\nWork-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.\nFoster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.\nWellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.\n Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.\nThe base salary range for this role is $88,000-$95,000. 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