Sr Mktg Project Cons - MD08AE

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Traffic Manager - T8 Job Description

Are you a critical thinker and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail? The Hartford is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Traffic Manager to join our growing enterprise marketing and in-house advertising agency. From videos and print ads to digital and integrated campaigns, we need a go-to traffic manager who understands the importance of this role in driving the success of our team. If you're ready to take on this challenge, read on.

• Ensure smooth workflow and efficient resource management within the department.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues before they arise.
• Maintain a constant awareness of project status and potential risks.
• Take initiative to address issues, even if they fall outside of explicitly defined tasks.
• Serve as a go-to resource for both creative and account service teams.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and a can-do attitude in getting tasks done.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find solutions quickly.
• Model proactive behavior and a bias for action.

• Co-manage daily traffic meetings to discuss project schedules and workflow with Account Service and creative leadership.
• Collaborate with traffic department members to open agency jobs, confirm necessary inputs, and assign tasks and schedules.
• Monitor project volume and proactively manage workflow, deadlines, and time allocation.
• Review daily workloads with creative team members and adjust assignments to balance workloads and ensure appropriate talent usage.
• Adjust job schedules and tasks to align with specific project requirements while managing overall workload.
• Ensure creative team members are aware of their assignments and due dates.
• Act as a mediator between Account Service members to establish and re-evaluate priorities based on project volume and flow.
• Inform Account Services when client contact is required for approvals or asset gathering.
• Support project completion by trafficking work to external vendors and coordinating external productions.
• Proactively communicate with key team members regarding deadline status and any issues needing attention.
• Create and share daily, weekly, and monthly reports on projects, resource allocation, and deadlines with team leadership.
• Works with cross function teams and serves as primacy point of contact for working with procurement and external vendors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a traffic manager, assistant account manager, or project manager at an in-house or external ad agency.
• Experience managing and coordinating video, print, digital, and collateral projects.
• Familiarity with the key stages of creative project development, production, scheduling, and resourcing.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems before they arise.
• Highly effective communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and manage through changes in project volume and pace.
• Experience with project management systems preferred; Workfront application experience is a plus.