Junior Project Manager

Who We Are

TBWA\Media Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we’ll do the best work we’ve ever done.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 6 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We’d love to meet you!

Role Overview

Our office in São Paulo, Brazil is looking for a highly organized and proactive Junior Project Manager to support creative development projects. This role will focus on managing timelines, tracking project progress, and facilitating smooth communication between internal teams—particularly between creative and account teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in timeline development and management to keep projects on track.

• Act as a liaison between account and creative teams, ensuring alignment, tracking project phases, anticipating challenges, and proactively problem-solving.

• Maintain and update project trackers and status reports.

• Facilitate internal collaboration with a laser focus on creative teams.

• Manage communication flow and expectations regarding deadlines and deliverables.

• Ensure quality control of creative outputs by understanding briefs and creative requests.

• Participate in internal meetings, particularly those involving the Brazil team.

• Support the Project Manager in managing creative resources and their capabilities.

• Maintain project documentation, ensuring Box and relevant decks/docs are up to date.

• Assist with the awards submission process, managing deadlines, feedback, video case submissions, and internal alignments.

Requirements

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Experienced in advertising or design agencies.

• Passionate about creativity and the creative process.

• A strong communicator who can effectively liaise between teams.

• Candidates from project management, creative traffic, or account management roles are encouraged to apply.