Zeta Global

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Creative Operations Manager

OperationsOperationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2007H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Tennessee

Posted

44 days ago

Salary

$80K - $110K / year

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishCloud

Job Description

• Own the end-to-end creative workflow, from intake and prioritization through delivery and post-project analysis • Design, implement, and continuously optimize creative processes that support high-volume CRM and integrated creative production • Establish clear intake, prioritization, and planning frameworks that balance business urgency, creative quality, and team capacity • Own the Creative Studio’s operating system, with Asana as the primary workflow platform — including workflow architecture, governance, dashboards, reporting, and adoption • Integrate and collaborate across additional tools and systems as needed, including Jira, Basecamp, and shared operational platforms • Build and maintain documentation including SOPs, workflow maps, operating guidelines, and reference materials • Act as a strategic partner to Creative Directors, Strategy, Analytics, DataCloud, and Marketing teams to align priorities, streamline handoffs, and improve delivery efficiency • Manage creative dependencies and timelines across cross-functional initiatives, particularly CRM and lifecycle programs • Serve as a trusted operational voice in planning conversations, helping teams scope work, set realistic timelines, and mitigate risk • Own resourcing, capacity planning, and workload balancing across the Creative Studio • Build and maintain reporting dashboards that provide visibility into utilization, delivery health, volume, turnaround time, and operational KPIs • Use data and insights to proactively identify bottlenecks, recommend solutions, and inform leadership decision-making • Establish operational QA checkpoints to ensure high standards of execution and consistency • Identify workflow friction points and lead process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve speed to market • Manage and mentor two direct reports, developing a high-performing Creative Operations function • Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and create growth paths for operational talent within the studio • Foster a collaborative, service-oriented operations culture that supports creative excellence • Play an active role in Creative Studio leadership rituals, including quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and cross-team alignment initiatives • Contribute to long-term operational strategy as the Creative Studio continues to scale

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Project Management, Communications, Creative Production, or a related field
  • 4–6+ years of Creative Operations or Project Management experience within a creative agency or in‑house brand/marketing team
  • Hands‑on expertise with Asana as a primary project management tool (required)
  • Experience with Jira, Basecamp, and other workflow or issue‑tracking systems
  • Working understanding of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design teams
  • Comfort using AI‑assisted tools to streamline workflows, enhance creative output, and support operational excellence.
  • Familiarity with AI‑powered productivity or creative tools, with a willingness to learn and adopt new capabilities as they evolve.
  • An openness to integrating AI into daily workflows to improve draft creation, research, task management, or operational reporting.
  • Ability to identify opportunities where AI can improve speed, clarity, or efficiency across creative production pipelines.
  • Experience leveraging AI‑powered tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) to support creative or operational workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of creative workflows across digital, CRM, and integrated creative production
  • Experience managing people, developing talent, and fostering team collaboration
  • Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to turn ambiguity into structure and build operational systems from the ground up
  • A proactive, systems‑minded operator who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys building processes that scale
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and translating it into structure, clarity, and action

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Equity
  • Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance And more!!

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