Traffic Manager

A growing agency, operating in the experiential space is looking for a TRAFFIC MANAGER, who will bridge the gap between each of the three teams: Client Service, Creative and Production. Responsible for managing priorities, adjusting timelines and ensuring that process is always adhered to.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the lifecycle of all assigned projects through design and production processes
• Intake work and disseminate, prioritising distribution in the studio
• Negotiate timelines and ensure that all deadlines are maintained
• Set daily priorities and project planning with department team members
• Gathers necessary information to manage project initiatives in a time-efficient manner
• Maintains and updates production reports for Studio teams
• Keeps all pipeline, estimates and due dates current to provide studio teams with accurate information
• Troubleshoots production and timing issues
• Work closely and partner with Creative Director and Account Management Director in defining timelines and production capabilities
• Leverages knowledge and understanding of events/activations, creative and development standards to facilitate effective communication between departmental teams
• Assess workload and resource allocation within studio teams based on project timelines

Mandatories:

• 5 – 7 years traffic experience within a high-volume agency, graphic design firm, internal corporate or prepress department
• Strong knowledge of events/advertising processes
• Superior project management and organisational skills
• Experience in coordination and traffic production campaigns
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Clearly communicates requirements, expectations and deadlines accordingly
• Proficient in MS Word, specifically Excel
• Knowledge of Workflow will be a plus