[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Director of Operations - Three Point Media - Chicago, IL

January 8, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Director of Operations - Three Point Media - Chicago, IL

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Firm: Three Point Media

Position: Director of Operations

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Full-service Democratic media firm is looking for a Director of Operations to work on political and issue advocacy campaigns. 


The Director of Operations will work with our firm's partners and staff to manage video and audio production, coordinate resources and scheduling, and ensure everything from billing to archiving runs smoothly. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to have an immediate impact at a small business with a collaborative team environment. We like on-time trains, if you like to keep them that way, this could be right for you.

 

Major Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the production calendar and sub vendor resources for all firm clients

  • Establishing and managing relationships with vendors

  • Collecting vendor invoices, tracking production spending, generating invoices for clients, and working with the firm bookkeeper to pay all vendor invoices

  • Managing and evaluating the firm's subscriptions, accounts, and software with an eye toward improved workflow and cost effectiveness

  • Preparing materials for new client development including research memos, interactive presentations, and demo reels

  • Improving the firm's processes and procedures to enhance workflow

  • Fostering a positive company culture, organizing company outings and retreats

  • Overseeing general office management by ordering office supplies, scheduling and running firm meetings, and supporting technology needs

  • Managing the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed, and acting as the in-office reference for questions about company policies

  • Assisting with production work as needed, specifically element searching and proofing spots


Qualifications & Experience

Qualified applicants will have at least a Bachelor's degree, as well as experience on political campaigns or political consulting in operations-focused roles. Direct political campaign experience is strongly preferred. 


The ideal candidate will also possess the following:

  • Strategic thinking and planning abilities

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

  • Strong worth ethic and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends

  • The ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines

  • An eagerness to learn

  • Track record of work performed with the highest standards of quality and excellence

  • Superior proficiency in standard office technologies and software, such as Excel, Powerpoint, Google docs, and Adobe Acrobat

  • Experience with Quickbooks and expense reporting software


 Compensation: Competitive compensation & benefits, including 401k matching.

 

Three Point Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

To Apply: Please submit the following to resumes@threepoint.com 

  1. Cover Letter: Please prepare a brief cover letter, no longer than one page, explaining your interest in joining Three Point Media and highlighting any relevant experience.

  2. Resume

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