Overdrive Interactive
Marketing Traffic Manager
Overdrive Interactive, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overdrive Interactive is a Boston-based digital agency with a unique blend of strategic, media, creative and technical services that truly represent the model of what most agencies are striving to become in today's competitive environment. Employment at Overdrive means having the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment providing some of the world’s leading companies with the cutting edge online marketing programs they need to succeed and grow. Our team members get their heads around online advertising, search marketing, social media, mobile, digital creative, analytics and more – all the things marketing and creative professionals need experience in to thrive in today’s ever changing marketplace. Want to know more? Check out our site at www.overdriveinteractive.com
Job Description
The Marketing Traffic Manager’s main objective is to ensure that all marketing collateral and work from account services flow efficiently to the creative and production departments. They are responsible for keeping everyone on task and projects on deadline, handling the logistics and keeping all parties updated on the progress, and tracking all projects from initiation to completion. The main objectives are to facilitate internal workflow and manage the process that allows the coordination and release of digital deliverables, all while clearly communicating what is on the agency's “hotlist” to key stakeholders.
Their end goal? To make sure the project goes smoothly, both the client who requested the project and the professionals who did the work are satisfied with the result.
Responsibilities
Create detailed schedules and set deadlines for various stages of a project
Track project timelines, checkpoints, and results–maintain job files
Communicate plans and progress to all partners and resolve timeline issues as needed
Distribute assignments to creative teams and other departments, depending on their availability and priorities
Responsible for ensuring that all timelines meet our partners' expectations and project objectives
Monitor projects and workloads, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly
Understand operational processes and manage internal expectations appropriately with respect to various turn-around times for all aspects of production, creative, client deliverables, QA, and media trafficking processes
Measure workload requirements of active projects against team assignments and work schedules to ensure high utilization rates among teams and addresses capacity concerns
Work with freelancers and contractors and ensure they have the resources needed for their jobs
Conducts weekly meetings with Directors to discuss all upcoming projects for the week and prepares a “Hot Sheet” for the entire agency
Displays an appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization, and tenacity relating to documents that are distributed to various teams on a timely basis
Work with the agency’s Directors to provide operational assistance when needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or another relevant field is preferred
3-5 years agency experience, ideally in a traffic position in an ad agency
Must be computer-literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Familiarity with platforms such as Basecamp or Teamwork and the ability to learn new computer systems
Experience managing digital marketing assets such as websites, banners, email and landing pages
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while working independently
Strong attention to detail
Ability to learn new processes quickly with a "roll-up-their-sleeves" attitude
A strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done quickly and with high quality
The ability to communicate, both through written and verbal means, with people at all levels of an organization
Keen listening skills are essential in order to manage the timing of projects so that deadlines are met on a consistent basis
The ideal candidate will have a baseline understanding of digital marketing deliverables associated with website development, banners (rich media), social media, paid search, SEO and other areas
Benefits
Health and Dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
Flexible spending accounts including: commuter and child care benefits
Vision care discounts
Paid vacation and holidays
Competitive salary
Employee referral bonus
Long term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Industry training
Free healthy snacks, coffee and teas
Contemporary open-loft office space
Fun parties and office culture
Please include salary requirements with all responses. No phone calls please. EOE.
Job Description
The Marketing Traffic Manager’s main objective is to ensure that all marketing collateral and work from account services flow efficiently to the creative and production departments. They are responsible for keeping everyone on task and projects on deadline, handling the logistics and keeping all parties updated on the progress, and tracking all projects from initiation to completion. The main objectives are to facilitate internal workflow and manage the process that allows the coordination and release of digital deliverables, all while clearly communicating what is on the agency's “hotlist” to key stakeholders.
Their end goal? To make sure the project goes smoothly, both the client who requested the project and the professionals who did the work are satisfied with the result.
Responsibilities
Create detailed schedules and set deadlines for various stages of a project
Track project timelines, checkpoints, and results–maintain job files
Communicate plans and progress to all partners and resolve timeline issues as needed
Distribute assignments to creative teams and other departments, depending on their availability and priorities
Responsible for ensuring that all timelines meet our partners' expectations and project objectives
Monitor projects and workloads, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly
Understand operational processes and manage internal expectations appropriately with respect to various turn-around times for all aspects of production, creative, client deliverables, QA, and media trafficking processes
Measure workload requirements of active projects against team assignments and work schedules to ensure high utilization rates among teams and addresses capacity concerns
Work with freelancers and contractors and ensure they have the resources needed for their jobs
Conducts weekly meetings with Directors to discuss all upcoming projects for the week and prepares a “Hot Sheet” for the entire agency
Displays an appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization, and tenacity relating to documents that are distributed to various teams on a timely basis
Work with the agency’s Directors to provide operational assistance when needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or another relevant field is preferred
3-5 years agency experience, ideally in a traffic position in an ad agency
Must be computer-literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Familiarity with platforms such as Basecamp or Teamwork and the ability to learn new computer systems
Experience managing digital marketing assets such as websites, banners, email and landing pages
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while working independently
Strong attention to detail
Ability to learn new processes quickly with a "roll-up-their-sleeves" attitude
A strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done quickly and with high quality
The ability to communicate, both through written and verbal means, with people at all levels of an organization
Keen listening skills are essential in order to manage the timing of projects so that deadlines are met on a consistent basis
The ideal candidate will have a baseline understanding of digital marketing deliverables associated with website development, banners (rich media), social media, paid search, SEO and other areas
Benefits
Health and Dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
Flexible spending accounts including: commuter and child care benefits
Vision care discounts
Paid vacation and holidays
Competitive salary
Employee referral bonus
Long term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Industry training
Free healthy snacks, coffee and teas
Contemporary open-loft office space
Fun parties and office culture
Please include salary requirements with all responses. No phone calls please. EOE.