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A Hybrid working model
We have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for an average of 4 days per week for most people . Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information.
What does a Traffic Manager do at Hogarth?
The primary function of a Traffic Manager at Hogarth is to manager traffic for all jobs briefed into the studio. This role is also responsible for managing clients, voice over artists and guests coming into the studios.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders:
This role reports to the Managing Director.
You will work closely with the Finance Manager, Production Lead and HR Manager
The Traffic Manager sits on the leadership team, covering two offices, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The Traffic Manager is accountable for all of the Hogarth team members based across the Johannesburg and Cape Town offices.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Management
- Meet with Producers and HOD’s to understand status of all projects in the system and get details of work coming into the agency.
- Create a schedule of new jobs, assign tasks using the Chase system based on hours quoted.
- Review current and future timelines and job statuses with producers and HOD’s and if necessary, with individuals working on the jobs.
- Reschedule projects based on new or changing priorities.
- Report to management about the current workflow and communicate any possible issues with too much or too little work coming into the agency.
- Assign tasks to team members based on their skill sets and availability
Receiving of Clients/ Voice Artists and or Guests
- Have full knowledge of artists arriving for voice over bookings
- If clients are coming liaise with producers on numbers and if catering is required.
- Let editors. Audio ops know that clients are coming.
- Let housekeeping know that guests are arriving ahead of time.
Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact between departments.
- Facilitate daily status meetings to review project progress and address any issues
- Keep all stakeholders updated of project status and changes in timelines
Resource Allocation
- Allocate resources according to capacity
- Review monthly timesheets to keep abreast of capacity
Budget Management
- Monitor project budgets
- Identify potential cost saving opportunities without compromising quality
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years working experience as a Traffic Manager
- Relevant industry related tertiary qualification
- Experience working with/for a production facility
- Experience working with/for an advertising agency
- Knowledge of Chase
- Knowledge of the editing and post-production process for video
SKILLS:
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized and thorough
- Proficiency in project management software
- Time management
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Project management
- Ability to give direction
- Ability to manage people
- Resourcefulness
- Solution orientated
- Excellent attention to detail
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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What We Do
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We combine craft insight and technology to bring your creative work to life.
Hogarth was founded 15 years ago and has grown from a start-up to over 6000 people, across 35 cities worldwide and is now part of the WPP family. Our rapid growth continues to drive us forward making Hogarth an exciting place to work and a great place to achieve your career ambitions.
