Company description
We are the Nothing Is Impossible Company. Saatchi & Saatchi has been harnessing the power of '&' to create impossible outcomes for over 40 years. We dig for the truth, apply innovation & creativity, then execute to world-class standards. Backed by the unrivalled, connected culture & diverse transformation capabilities of the Publicis Groupe, we are purpose-built to harness the power of & and create impossible outcomes for our partners.
Overview
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Traffic Manager to join our collaborative team in Sydney. You'll help drive project flow from concept to completion, coordinating resources and priorities to keep our creative work running smoothly.
As our Junior Traffic Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of the agency – helping to manage workflow, resources, and timelines across multiple teams for our amazing clients. You'll work closely with producers, creatives, account service and senior operations to keep our creative engine firing. You'll have a keen eye for detail, a natural sense of urgency, and a calm approach when things get busy.
Overall, your role is pivotal in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness across a cross-discipline team, while fostering a positive, and high-performing environment.
Sound like you, read on.
Day to day you'll get to:
1. Coordinate agency workflow process, ensuring that all projects move smoothly through each phase
2. Support resource planning across creative and strategy teams
3. Work with the senior operations team to prioritise work, manage timelines and to enhance agency efficiencies
4. Review and approve project schedules, ensuring time frames are met and any changes are promptly communicated to relevant teams
5. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, client expectations and escalate any bottlenecks.
6. Helping to ensure briefs are complete and teams are set up for success
7. Tracking job progress and keep stakeholders informed, escalating when needed
8. Troubleshooting delays, escalating issues, and using your solutions-based approach to turn challenges into wins
9. Support the onboarding of freelancers and booking external suppliers where needed
10. Support (initially, then leading) weekly WIPs with internal teams, maintaining job tracking and resourcing documents efficiently
11. Managing the agency Award submissions, collaborating with the broader team on collating work and case study entries
12. Unleashing your creative flair to manage the agency social accounts, crafting and posting on-brand content
* Championing process and encouraging best practice across departments
The person we are looking for has or is:
13. Worked in a creative advertising agency (or equivalent) for 2+ years in either a Traffic / Project Management / Account service role
14. Highly organised and calm under pressure, you are comfortable juggling multiple projects and timelines efficiently
15. Strong communicator - you're a natural with both people and processes, and you thrive when you're busy and working to tight time frames
16. Strong solution-finding abilities and a keen eye for detail - you can spot potential issues before they become problems
17. You have a resilient mindset with a willingness to adapt to the evolving advertising landscape
18. You're passionate about the work, and want to push for best-in-class output and delivery
* You are very comfortable using project management tools and software like the Microsoft suite, Smartsheet, Trello and enjoy embracing new technologies
At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe nothing is impossible. You'll be part of a dynamic team where innovation and strategic excellence thrive. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.
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Additional information
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
* A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
* A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
* Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
* A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
* A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
* Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
* Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
* Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
* Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
* A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
* Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.
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