Luckie & Company is seeking an energetic writer who can be creative and compelling in any length, format or medium to join our nationally recognized digital storytelling team.

The ideal candidate embraces every outlet for digital writing, from blogging and journalism to Twitter and Facebook. This writer must be flexible, with the ability to write in many different client voices and keep these voices consistent across a wide range of digital media.

The Digital Content Writer will be tasked with writing the social, Web, email and app content for several of Luckie’s regional, national and even global clients. The writer will work closely with the community managers, planners and content strategists in our Digital Content department, along with designers, ad strategists, developers and more to create amazing, ongoing stories. Luckie Digital Content is focused on generating buzz and sales for our clients while providing their audiences with practical, helpful and entertaining content — not just advertising.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications, advertising, creative writing or something you can loosely argue is similar.

• At least one year of professional writing experience in journalism, marketing or PR.

• Experience creating content exclusively for digital channels, such as site pages, liveblogs, Twitter, Facebook pages, Pinterest, Instagram and mobile apps.

• Familiarity with SEO best practices for digital content.

• A strong knowledge of AP Style.

• A relentless attention to detail, grammar and consistency.

• A rigorous work ethic and ability to produce strong work on tight deadlines

To apply, please send three relevant writing examples, a resume and three professional references to Human Resources Manager Melissa Wheeler, Melissa.Wheeler@Luckie.com

We’re looking for a great Office Coordinator to make our world work!  It takes a positive, can-do attitude to help the Luckie Birmingham team function smoothly and seamlessly.  This is the behind-the-scenes person who embraces a variety of work each day and is always willing to jump in even before being asked.    On any given day, the office coordinator would be responsible for:

• Mail delivery throughout office;
• Mid-morning and mid-afternoon errands;
• Lunch pick-up and delivery;
• Bank deposits;
• Conference room set up, stocking and clean up as needed;
• Kitchen cleaning;
• Mail room organization and clean up;
• Fax/copy space organization and clean up;
• Coordination of office services as assigned;
• Office event planning assistance, setup and clean up;
• Receptionist break and lunch coverage;
• Ad hoc filing and clerical support as assigned.

These might seem like everyday tasks, but it’s the attitude in completing them that counts at Luckie.   We need someone who is willing to live our culture, whether their setting up for a party or ordering office supplies; someone willing who embodies our cultural values:  be curious, be brilliant, be persistent, be real, be compassionate, be brave, be collaborative and be a leader.

You must have a safe driving record, ability to use Microsoft office programs, possess strong communication skills and a customer service focus. Prior office coordination experience is preferred.  Successful completion of a background check is also required.

The position pays $30k, plus overtime and is both bonus and benefits eligible.

Send your resume and salary requirements to melissa.wheeler@luckie.com.

Description:

The Creative Resource  Manager is the liaison between the Account  Staff, the Creative Staff, Brand Planning, Project management, Client Teams and satellite offices mediating communication and assignments for the creative team , promoting collaboration on priorities and delegating accordingly.

Responsibilities:

• Review project briefs for larger projects and ensure one is provided.
• Schedule project specific meetings, such as kick offs and internal reviews.
• Work with freelancers as needed and negotiate rates and schedules.
• Manage and lead the traffic team, including (Internal Traffic. Coordinators, External Traffic Coordinators and Proofreader(s), and provide key support as needed.
• Assign projects and facilitate all creative requests.
• Attend meetings as needed to review budget and schedule, and make sure all stakeholders are aligned
• Consistently review and monitor the traffic process for potential improvements and seek efficiencies
• Maintain a master calendar of all project  forecasting and resourcing.
• Monitor creative director’s calendar and assign meeting requests as needed.
• Run daily stand up and/or traffic meetings for traditional and digital creative
• Manage and approve PTO for all creative team
• Enter all work submitted for award shows.
• For new business, support the creative team in CCO’s absence to ensure we meet new goals and deadlines
• In conjunction with the PMO, coordinate with freelancers as needed, negotiate rates, and get sign off.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum three to five year’s experience in traffic and/or resource management in an agency required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with understanding of how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Strong leadership skills working with teams to create a team atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation.

Send your resume and salary requirements to melissa.wheeler@luckie.com.

The ideal Account supervisor will have a good balance of account management tactical know-how and strategic chops to help lead agency resources for one of the nation’s top ranked, super-regional banks.

We’re looking for an Account Supervisor with:

• Minimum 5 years progressive account supervision experience inside an agency setting (not negotiable)
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience (required)
• Consumer brand marketing experience (required)
• Financial experience a plus
• Digital marketing experience a plus
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

The Account Supervisor:

• Oversees the day to day execution for assigned business lines within the bank.
• Maintains current knowledge of client’s business in order to contribute to their marketing and advertising plans. Uses knowledge to anticipate the need for strategic changes.
• Provides clients with unsolicited team-generated ideas for their business.
• Develops good relationships with clients and keeps the Account Director informed of Client priorities, issues, successes and key personnel changes.
• Creates opportunities for informal meetings with key client staff to keep abreast of their thinking, to uncover areas of possible difficulty and to cultivate closer rapport.
• Is concerned with the profitability of his business to the agency – is cost-conscious of account handling expenses and alert to opportunities for growth.
• Participates in major client presentations and makes other client contacts which will strengthen the agency/client relationship.
• Has knowledge about the status of all projects. Makes every effort to insure that work is done effectively, on time and on budget.
• Opens jobs as needed, presents production or media APAs to Client for approval. Ensures no agency work is begun without prior written approval from Client.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Traffic, Accounting, Media, Brand Strategy, Creative, Interactive and Production (both Broadcast and Print). Keeps them informed as to any changes in strategic direction and issues change orders for any new project direction/changes/input.
• Develops or works with Brand Strategy to develop initial creative briefs. Presents those briefs to Account Director/Brand Strategy/Creative Director for review and input prior to presenting to Client.
• Participates in the development of agency recommendations and points of view for client presentation.
• Motivates and encourages Account Executive and looks for training opportunities. Takes responsibility for successes and mistakes of team.
• Fairly and accurately evaluates the performance of subordinate(s), and appropriately communicates those observations to them as well as superiors.

Send your resume and salary requirements to melissa.wheeler@luckie.com. No calls please.

We’re adding a new Project Manager to our PMO team.  This position will reside in our offices of Integrative Logic, a division of Luckie & Company and will work across both offices.

The Project Manager leads project execution from inception to completion by planning, organizing, securing, managing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals for all assigned projects.
Responsibilities: 

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Functions independently and/or in tandem with account management function.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Collaborate with account team in managing project expenses (ie, management fees and out-of-pocket expenses).
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before sending to the account team.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively, holding regular status meetings with project team.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Manages and mitigates project risks.
• Creates wireframes/site maps as needed based on project requirements.
• Awareness of new/emerging technologies and the potential application to further enhance company’s core capabilities.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.

Skills and Experience:  

• Three to five years minimum project management experience in an agency or digital/IT setting.
• Project management certification a plus, but not required.
• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.

If you think this is the role for you, send resumes to Human Resources Director Melissa Wheeler at melissa.wheeler@luckie.com. Place “Project Manager” in the subject line.