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15 FINGERS LLC

Agency Traffic Manager

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Operations Team size: 5-15 (staff + regular freelancers) Type: Full-time The Role We're looking for a Agency Traffic Manager to be the connective tissue between our creative team, our production ...

15 FINGERS LLC

Agency Traffic Manager

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Operations Team size: 515 (staff + regular freelancers) Type: Full-time The Role We're looking for a Agency Traffic Manager to be the connective tissue between our creative team, our production ...

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Klein Tools

Manager Creative Studio

Mansfield, TX · On-site

Part process and traffic manager, part creative leader - this role is critical to ensuring all ... freelancers and agencies, to ensure work is delivered within scope, timelines, and budget ...

Siege Media

Freelance Financial Content Writer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$21.75 - $28/hr

Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates ... Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working ...

Siege Media

Freelance Financial Content Writer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$22 - $28/hr

Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates ... Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working ...

zahgroup

Manager Creative Studio

Mansfield, TX

$90K - $120K/yr

Part process and traffic manager, part creative leader - this role is critical to ensuring all ... freelancers and agencies, to ensure work is delivered within scope, timelines, and budget ...

Palladyne AI

Marketing Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

... and freelance support. This role requires range and judgment. You will define strategy and own ... Project and Traffic Management * Lead project and traffic management for marketing programs and ...

Palladyne AI

Marketing Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

... and freelance support. This role requires range and judgment. You will define strategy and own ... Project and Traffic Management * Lead project and traffic management for marketing programs and ...

Averosoft Inc.

Graphic Designer

North Chicago, IL · On-site

... with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of ... and/or freelance business. Portfolio : Must provide samples of work to be considered. Technical ...

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How much do freelance traffic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance traffic manager in the United States is $78,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance traffic manager?

To thrive as a Freelance Traffic Manager, you need expertise in project coordination, scheduling, and an understanding of media production or advertising workflows, often backed by experience in agency environments. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com, as well as experience with digital asset management systems, is highly valued. Excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to multitask efficiently are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure seamless project delivery, effective resource allocation, and strong client satisfaction in a fast-paced freelance setting.

What are the biggest challenges freelance traffic managers face when working remotely with multiple clients?

One of the main challenges freelance traffic managers encounter is balancing the competing priorities and timelines of multiple clients while maintaining clear communication across various teams. You’ll frequently need to juggle numerous projects, adapt quickly to changes, and ensure that all deliverables stay on schedule without sacrificing quality. Building and maintaining strong client relationships remotely also requires proactive updates and transparent coordination. However, these challenges can also offer opportunities for developing advanced organizational skills and expanding your professional network in the industry.

What does a freelance traffic manager do?

A Freelance Traffic Manager oversees the workflow and resource allocation for marketing, advertising, or creative projects. They ensure tasks move efficiently between teams, meet deadlines, and align with client expectations. As a freelancer, they often work with multiple clients, managing timelines, coordinating between departments, and optimizing workloads to improve productivity. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in this role.

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Agency Traffic Manager

15 FINGERS LLC

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Agency Traffic Manager

Reports to: Operations Team size: 5–15 (staff + regular freelancers) Type: Full-time


The Role

We're looking for a Agency Traffic Manager to be the connective tissue between our creative team, our production partners, and our timelines. Right now, a lot of "who's available, where does this stand, who can take this on" lives in the Creative Director's head — we need someone whose full-time job is to own that, so the creative leadership can focus on the work itself.

This is a hands-on role. You'll be staffing projects and tracking timelines and actually running production — booking crews, managing vendors, keeping shoots and print jobs and digital builds on schedule and on budget. You're equally comfortable in a spreadsheet, on a call with a printer, and on set solving a problem before it becomes a delay.


What You'll Own

Resourcing & Scheduling

  • Maintain a real-time view of who's working on what, and who has capacity — across staff and freelancers
  • Staff new projects quickly, flagging conflicts before they become fires
  • Source, negotiate rates with, and manage freelance talent as needed
  • Keep Teamwork (and other project tools) accurate and actually useful, not just a formality

Project & Timeline Management

  • Own timelines from kickoff to delivery across concurrent projects
  • Run status check-ins and keep stakeholders (internal and client-facing) informed without needing to be chased
  • Anticipate bottlenecks — budget, approvals, availability — and solve for them early, using tools like PageProof to keep review/approval cycles moving

Production

  • Video/Photo: book crews, manage shoot logistics, coordinate post-production timelines and deliverables
  • Print/Physical: manage vendor relationships, specs, proofing, and production schedules end to end
  • Digital: coordinate handoffs between creative and dev/motion teams, track builds through to launch


What You Bring

  • 3–6+ years in a creative producer, project manager, or traffic manager role — agency or in-house, creative/marketing environment preferred
  • Real experience running production logistics in at least two of: video/photo, print, digital (we'll train up the third)
  • Comfort negotiating with vendors and freelancers — rates, timelines, contracts
  • A proactive style: you flag problems before they're emergencies, not after
  • Fluency with project management tools (Teamwork or similar); approval tools (PageProof or similar) a plus
  • Calm under pressure when five things are due at once — because they will be


Nice to Have

  • Experience scaling a production process for a growing team
  • Existing network of freelance talent and production vendors


Compensation

$68,000–$85,000, depending on experience.


Benefits & Perks

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance — we cover 80% of your premium
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Hybrid schedule — in office Tuesday–Thursday, work from wherever the other two days
  • Paid company-wide break between Christmas and New Year's Day — no burning PTO to actually disconnect
  • On-site gym and sauna
  • Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms — snacks and personal hygiene products always on hand, no last-minute drugstore runs
  • An active Fun Committee running regular team events — this isn't a once-a-year holiday party culture


Success Looks Like

  • Every project has a named owner and a staffed team within 48 hours of kickoff
  • Freelance/vendor needs are flagged with real lead time, not last-minute
  • The Creative Director is pulled into staffing/scheduling decisions only when it truly needs their input — not by default