Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Senior Production Manager, Midwest leads the scheduling, budgeting, and development of printed and collateral marketing materials for programs served by the Midwest Marketing and Communications Division.

You are responsible for all production and design aspects of printed and collateral materials. You manage individual projects from concept through completion. You work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects meet deadlines, follow branding guidelines, are within budget and meet the highest quality standards.
You will:

• Manage and serve as team lead on large gang-run projects, including strategic priorities publications, special audience assets, etc.
• Manages all aspects of the marketing content project lifecycle: develops schedules, secures vendors and contracts.
• Designs original marketing pieces in collaboration with graphic designer while maintaining an archive of proven, templated designs.
• Counsel Midwest staff and graphic designers (internal and contracted) on best use of brand standards.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost-saving potentials.
• Works with Midwest marketing directors and associate directors to manage marketing and production budgets.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with a diverse set of high-quality vendors.
• Resolves complex issues independently within program area.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum 7 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing client and account relationships.
• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.
• Experience negotiating agreements.

BONUS:

• Extensive knowledge of printing equipment and processes, pre-press and proofing.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign or Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with video editing software such as Premier, AfterEffects, or similar

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $59,000-$96,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Apply Now:

To apply for job ID 55541, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.