Program Manager, Emerging Talent (Hybrid)

Location: Los Angeles, California

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $75 - 95 per hour

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to join our client's Emerging Talent Team and lead an internal program!

The Emerging Talent Team is dedicated to creating opportunities for our client's employees to thrive and develop their skills, and as Program Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the program. This includes coordinating curriculum delivery, facilitating the mentorship program, organizing agency immersion days, creating and managing the agency apprenticeship program, and ensuring the successful execution of professional development opportunities.

This position primarily involves remote work; however, applicants need to reside in the Los Angeles area to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate curriculum delivery across Foundational coursework, providing immersive experiences in entertainment marketing, design, editing, illustration, and digital media creation.
• Offer holistic support services to students, including academic advisement, career guidance, and access to health and wellness resources.
• Facilitate mentorship pairings between students and industry professionals, fostering personalized guidance and professional development.
• Organize Agency Immersion Days to offer students firsthand exposure to agency life, culture, and creative processes, fostering valuable industry connections.
• Manage Learning Labs, providing industry insights, technical training, and resume/portfolio-building workshops led by agency partners.
• Coordinate team-based campaign projects, allowing students to showcase their talents to industry professionals.
• Facilitate specialized coursework tailored to partner tracks (design, editing, or illustration), equipping them with advanced skills and industry-relevant knowledge.
• Manage logistics for the six-month paid apprenticeship at selected agency partners, ensuring fellows receive mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Create program structure (goals, expectations, check-ins).
• Research, resource, and agency partners.
• Ensure program compliance with agency partners.
• Responsible for developing end-of-term and final program reporting and implementing ongoing learnings.

Qualifications

Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: BachelorsA champion for inclusion and diversity and have experience working with underrepresented populations and students. Someone who demonstrates excellent and empathetic communication style that fosters connection, collaboration, and confidence. A strong program manager with experience driving measurable programs and initiatives with clear participant outcomes. Able to independently prioritize workload and lead multiple projects at once. Skilled at establishing relationships at all internal organizational levels. Familiar with the logistics of academic administration. Educational-centric in your approach with a passion for coaching, advising, and motivating. Proactive; taking initiative and follow-through is a must.

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.