Overview

At STN Digital, we help the biggest brands in sports and entertainment win on social media. Our work powers global tentpole events, builds fanbases, launches shows, sells products, and shapes culture for partners like Netflix, the NFL, Hulu, Nike, NBA teams, and more.

For over a decade, we’ve been the most trusted social-first agency in the industry. As we continue to grow, our ability to deliver high-quality creative work at scale depends on strong project leadership, clear communication, and disciplined execution.

The Creative Project Manager is responsible for owning overall project delivery across STN Digital’s client and internal initiatives. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations, creative standards, and business goals.

You will manage project timelines, workflows, resource allocation, budgets, and cross-functional communication. This role sits within the Project Management team and partners closely with Creative, Social, Production, and Accounts teams to ensure successful project delivery.

This role operates with a high level of accountability in project delivery, maintaining visibility across all moving parts while proactively identifying risks and driving solutions.

We’re looking for a highly organized, solutions-oriented operator who thrives in fast-paced sports and entertainment environments and takes pride in leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional creative work.

The Role

The Creative Project Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of creative work within STN Digital’s pod-based structure. From initial scoping through final delivery, you will oversee timelines, manage resources, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

You will collaborate closely with Creative, Social, Production, and Accounts teams to align on scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining visibility into overall project health.

This role balances hands-on project management execution with ongoing improvements to workflows and team efficiency; however, delivery excellence, clarity, and communication are the primary priorities.

What You’ll Do

Project Delivery & Timeline Management

1. Own end-to-end project delivery across client and internal initiatives

2. Build, manage, and maintain detailed project timelines, work orders, and workflows

3. Translate client needs, creative direction, and business objectives into structured project plans

4. Ensure all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations

5. Lead internal check-ins, status updates, and milestone reviews to maintain alignment across teams

6. Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early, and proactively drive resolution

7. Maintain clear documentation and communication across all phases of a project

Cross-Functional Coordination

1. Partner closely with Creative, Social, Production, and Accounts teams to align on priorities and deliverables

2. Collaborate with production partners to ensure execution aligns with project timelines, scope, and expectations

3. Lead resource allocation decisions across projects, balancing team capacity, skillsets, and priorities

4. Facilitate internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring clarity on next steps and expectations

5. Ensure all stakeholders have the information and context needed to execute successfully

Resource & Capacity Planning

1. Lead daily and weekly capacity planning across Creative teams

2. Assign and prioritize work based on timelines, team bandwidth, and project needs

3. Forecast resource needs based on upcoming work, campaigns, and tentpole events

4. Maintain visibility into internal and freelance resource availability

5. Support onboarding and integration of freelancers or Independent Contractors as needed

6. Escalate capacity risks and recommend solutions to maintain delivery timelines
   

Budget & Financial Oversight

1. Develop and manage project budgets in partnership with Accounts and production stakeholders

2. Track project performance against budget and proactively flag risks to margin

3. Recommend adjustments to timelines, resources, or scope to maintain profitability

4. Maintain working knowledge of market rates to inform staffing and budget decisions

5. Reconcile project costs and validate time tracking to ensure accurate billing

Process & Workflow Optimization

1. Uphold and improve project management workflows, tools, and best practices

2. Ensure consistent use of project management systems (e.g., Wrike) across teams

3. Identify inefficiencies and partner with Project Management leadership to improve processes

4. Maintain clean, detailed project documentation for visibility and future reference

5. Contribute to scalable systems that support growth across pods
   

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in project management, account management, or similar roles

• Experience working within agency, sports, entertainment, or creative environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

• Strong understanding of how creative work is developed and delivered

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and systems-thinking capabilities

• Comfortable managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems before they escalate

• Strong communicator with the ability to align teams and manage expectations

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Available for occasional travel and flexible to support select evening or weekend needs

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are consistently delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with scope and client expectations

• Creative, Production, and Accounts teams feel aligned and supported throughout project lifecycles

• Timelines, resources, and priorities are clearly communicated and effectively managed

• Risks are identified early and resolved proactively with minimal disruption

• Team capacity is optimized and balanced across projects

• Workflows are organized, consistent, and scalable across pods

• Clients and internal stakeholders have strong confidence in project execution and communication

Most Critical Outcome (MCO)

Client contracts are fulfilled within budget

Job Details

• Location: Remote (U.S.)

• Reports to: Project Management Lead

• Type: Full-Time

• Compensation: CA-based salary range is $60,246 - $74,928 plus benefits. Actual compensation is dependent on experience, location and job-related qualifications and may vary for positions outside of California.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive package designed to support your growth and well-being, including:

• Unlimited PTO, plus your birthday off

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%

• Medical insurance, with STN covering 70% of the base plan

• Dental and vision coverage available

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after your first year

• Paid sick leave and 9 paid company holidays

• Wellness perks, including a complimentary gym membership (24 Hour Fitness or ClassPass)

• Paid 1-hour mental health break each week

• Apple laptop and iPhone provided for work

• Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal and professional support
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in project or account management roles

• Experience working with creative teams and/or client services environments

• Familiarity with project management tools (Wrike or similar platforms preferred)

• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams

• Sports and entertainment industry experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working remotely for 40 hours/week with the understanding that working within the sports and entertainment industry will require evening and/or weekend work.

• Occasional travel for client meetings, internal meetings or client on-sites required.

GOAT Fundamentals (Our Foundation)

At STN, we don’t just have values - we have behaviors that define how we show up and win together. At STN, our goal is never just to be good - it’s to be extraordinary. We believe extraordinary performance starts with extraordinary people, grounded in an extraordinary culture. The 28 fundamentals (HERE) below define the behaviors that shape our unique award-winning culture. Together, they set us apart and fuel our drive to remain the #1 social-first marketing agency in the world.