Studio Manager

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About The Role

The Studio Manager is the operational backbone of the content studio, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of all content projects. This role requires a highly organized and proactive individual with excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. The Content Studio Manager will work closely with the Content Studio Director and the creative team to manage resources, schedules, budgets, and workflows, ensuring that all content is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Project Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the content studio, overseeing all aspects of content production from ideation to delivery. This includes creating project timelines, managing resources, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate and schedule resources, including content strategists, writers, designers, and other team members, ensuring optimal utilization and workload balance.
• Workflow Management: Develop and maintain efficient workflows for all content projects, streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Budget Management: Monitor and track project budgets, flagging potential overruns and working with the Content Studio Director to maintain financial control.
• Quality Control: Review and proofread all content before publication, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and consistent communication between the content studio team, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with external vendors, such as freelancers or production companies, as needed.
• Studio Maintenance: Maintain organized and accessible file systems for all content assets and project documentation.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Content Studio Director on project status, budget, and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve studio workflows and processes, recommending and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., communications, marketing, journalism, project management).
• 5-8 years of experience in content marketing, studio management, or project management, preferably within an agency or in-house creative team.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of content creation workflows and processes.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Wrike).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content optimization strategies (a plus).
  
  

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.