Traffic / Operations Manager

Job description / Role

My client is one of the top Creative & Advertising agencies worldwide.
Their core belief is not about advertising or brand propositions or selling products. It's about people and purpose. It's an approach to marketing that serves true human needs, not the other way around.
That's why everything my client does for brands is designed with a human purpose in mind. A brand without purpose is one that will never be understood or embraced by people. A brand with a true HumanKind purpose can change the world. Their dream is to be the best creator of ideas that truly move people - bar none.

Duties
• Initiate and maintain a weekly creative schedule and Work In Progress sheets both of
which offers up-to-the-minute snapshots of work progression and status
• Maintain, develop and encourage effective communication channels and good working relationships between and within each department.
• Co-ordinate the various stages and progressions of each job to eliminate delays and ensure work is released according to the given timelines.
• Communicate with the Client Management Team, Studio Managers & Creative Cell Heads on a daily basis, ensuring work that is booked into the Creative Dept is either briefed in correctly and on-time, or re-scheduled accordingly.
• Conducts weekly traffic meetings both with the relevant depts plus with the Creative Services Director.
• Ensure that correct briefing procedures are adhered to at each stage.
• Reports into the Creative Services Director and communicates problems and concerns effectively as they become apparent.
• Oversees quality control in conjunction with Production Manager and Art Director

Requirements

• Must be mature in nature and possess a strong personality
• Must have a good knowledge and understanding of the processes and workflow of an Advertising Agency.
• Must have good general knowledge and understanding of the daily technical terms used within the Studio and Creative environments of an Advertising Agency.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to use and work on own initiative.
• Must have and employ good planning, communication and coordination skills.
• Able to manage own time effectively and efficiently for the overall benefit of the agency.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.