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Full Time Job

Traffic Manager

Discovery

Silver Spring, MD 05-21-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Traffic Manager to join our Creative Operations team for discovery+. The Traffic Manager will have a birds eye view of the department's workload while managing the flow of projects from intake to delivery. They will create timelines, track deliverables, and monitor workloads and resources.

Responsibilities
• Interpret media plans; gather specifications and delivery information for all placements
• Initiate and schedule all jobs, and input details and specifications into Asana/project management system
• Work with Brand and Campaign Managers to distribute assignments to creative teams and ensure resources are effectively allocated to meet deadlines and deliverables
• Oversee and work with the Media team and ad operations on final file delivery.
• Monitor projects and workloads, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly
• Manage external vendors and freelancers as necessary, and ensure they have the resources needed for their jobs
• Provide updates on existing jobs and communicate any issues or anticipated problems
• Negotiate timelines and resources when applicable with stakeholders
• QA creative assets for content, specs and brand continuity
• Deliver final files; ensure that all deliverables are accurate and present in the delivery folder
• Archive final files on servers

Requirements
• Ability to oversee department workflow, manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail across all work
• Proven experience in managing flow of creative projects, deliverables, deadlines, and resources
• Firm understanding of media plan, specifications and standards of deliverables including print, digital, OOH, video and social assets
• Experience using project management software
• Previous media agency experience
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1o4ex-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.