Traffic Manager
The core competency of interactive agencies (and other creative outlets) is not simply the production of creative work. It's the efficient management of that production. Without traffic management — the ability to carefully control workflow — even the most creatively successful agency might find itself in a state of disorganization. An agency has to meet deadlines and stay within budgets. In order to do so, someone must know who's doing what and when. The Traffic Manager is the “filter” through which all work should flow.
Essential Functions:
- Traffic the allocation of resources and production schedules on specific projects while;
- Tracking production schedules and allocation of labor resources on all other projects as well as non billable time initiatives
- React effectively and in a timely manner to tactical issues as they occur
- Enforce process but maintain tactical flexibility to address issues as they occur
- Meet regularly and frequently with various production and management stakeholders
- Day-to-day tracking of key issues impacting performance and customer service
- Maintain records and generate reports regarding timeline, issues and other relevant facts
- Attend and actively participate in all weekly and project-based status meetings.
Qualifications:
- Advertising (Client Side) or agency experience required
- Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of traffic experience preferred
- Experience with interactive marketing is preferred, but not mandatory
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and 401K
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Supplemented fitness club membership
- Two weeks vacation in first year, as well as 6 paid holidays, and 3 floating personal days
- One week of paid sick leave in the first year
- Our attire is casual, our professionalism is not