Project Manager (Freelance)
đź“Ť London (Hybrid)
đź“… Start: 11 May 2026 | End: 10 July 2026
đź’· ÂŁ400 per day | Inside IR35
Overview
A leading, globally recognised multimedia publishing group is looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join its branded content team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment across high‑profile digital and print campaigns, partnering with major commercial clients and internal creative teams.
This role would suit an experienced Project Manager with a strong understanding of branded content, native advertising, and end‑to‑end project delivery, who can remain calm under pressure and confidently manage multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Project management of digital and print branded content campaigns
* Full ownership of the project lifecycle using a range of project methodologies and tools
* Delivery of native content and bespoke assets supported by media plans
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously, varying in size and complexity
* Working cross‑functionally with creative, editorial, production, sales, and external partners
* Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and P&Ls, ensuring financial accuracy
* Monitoring and analysing campaign performance, including social media metrics
* Leading clear communication with stakeholders and presenting project updates when required
* Ensuring the final delivery of all campaign assets to a high standard and on deadline
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven Project Management experience within digital advertising, media, agency, or publishing
* Strong print production experience
* Excellent understanding of the full project lifecycle and different delivery methodologies
* Solid knowledge of native advertising and bespoke content formats
* Experience managing film and photo shoots and coordinating creative teams
* Confident managing multiple projects in a high‑pressure environment
* Strong financial management skills including budgeting and monitoring spend
* Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
* High attention to detail with a proactive, self‑starting approach
* Experience with CMS publishing, article creation, and content workflows
* Understanding of SEO fundamentals (keywords, metadata, link equity)
* Experience using Google Analytics and reporting on digital campaigns
* Flexible, adaptable, and quick to learn new systems and processes