Job Title: Traffic Manager III
Duration: 12-Month
Location: Irvine, CA 92612 (Hybrid Onsite: Tuesday through Thursday onsite; Monday and Friday remote)
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level (Minimum 5 years of agency experience required; this is not an entry-level role)
 
Role Overview
The ideal candidate is a master organizer and an exceptional communicator who can smoothly navigate agency processes, manage timelines, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while mitigating risks.
 
Qualifications & Requirements
Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Agency Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience working within an agency environment (either a traditional advertising agency or a fast-paced in-house corporate agency). Note: Managing external agencies from the client side is not sufficient.
• Deep Print Production Knowledge: Solid understanding of print project workflows, print specifications, mechanical builds, and print-ready materials. Must understand how traditional printed materials are produced.
• Advanced Organization: Exceptional organizational skills to manage numerous projects, brands, timelines, and shifting workflows simultaneously.
• Diplomatic Communication: A persuasive, professional, and diplomatic communication style. Ability to negotiate effectively with creative and account teams while handling competing priorities under tight deadlines.

 
Technical Skills & Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent advertising agency experience.
• Project Management Tools: Experience with Workfront is highly preferred and considered a significant advantage for quick onboarding.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of ProofHQ, MS Project, and Advantage software systems is a strong plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Thorough working knowledge of graphic design and advertising print production techniques.

 
The "Hats" You Will Wear
As a Traffic Manager III, you will own the agency project lifecycle by multitasking across various functions:

• The Juggler: Manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of the lifecycle without losing momentum.
• The Wrangler: Follow up with and track down cross-functional team members (Creative, Account, and Shared Resources) to ensure tasks are completed.
• The Tracker/Detective: Maintain 100% visibility into where your team and projects stand daily to ensure seamless deliverables.
• The Chameleon: Constantly adapt your style to work effectively with different personalities while securing what the project needs.

 
Core Responsibilities

• Workflow & Process Management: Champion and reinforce established agency processes. Educate, guide, and guide team members on process adherence and project workflow requirements.
• Project Tracking: Manage simple to complex non-interactive/print projects. Know the stage and status of all work at any given time.
• Timeline & Estimates: Create, manage, and update all timelines, project schedules, and internal fee estimates using internal software.
• Risk & Bottleneck Mitigation: Anticipate roadblocks, process deviances, or staffing bottlenecks early; proactively provide actionable solutions to the team.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule input meetings, manage daily/weekly status reports, and conduct weekly traffic/status meetings.
• Digital Routing: Oversee digital routing systems, ensuring appropriate team members review assets in a timely manner and provide actionable feedback/approvals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the central hub of communication between all levels of staff—from Account Coordinators to VPs.

 
What Makes You a Great Fit?
You are a proactive professional who can work independently with little direction, yet collaborate beautifully with a broader team. You remain composed and diplomatic in deadline-driven environments and are passionate about keeping workflows consistent and efficient. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.