Creative Traffic & Capacity Planner

The Variable; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with 4 percent employer match

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

The Variable in Winston‑Salem, NC is seeking a Creative Traffic Manager, Business Affairs to own the flow of creative work, linking timelines, team bandwidth, and upcoming needs to keep work progressing smoothly.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Affairs, you will provide a real‑time view of active and upcoming projects, anticipate conflicts, and help teams navigate shifting priorities with clarity and foresight.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in creative traffic, project management, or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating workflows across multiple projects and teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Must be local to or willing to relocate to Winston‑Salem, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day traffic of creative work with a real-time view of assignments, milestones, and delivery dates.
• Monitor workloads and timelines, anticipate capacity gaps and conflicts, and surface solutions.
• Collaborate with Creative, Account & Delivery, Strategy, Media, and Business Affairs to align priorities and deadlines.
• Develop and distribute status reports and hot sheets; push for proactive risk mitigation and clear communication.

Skills

Highly Organized

Proactive Communicator

Natural Connector

Strong Written & Verbal Communication

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project Management Tools

Job description

The Variable in Winston‑Salem, NC is seeking a Creative Traffic Manager, Business Affairs to own the flow of creative work, linking timelines, team bandwidth, and upcoming needs to keep work progressing smoothly.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Affairs, you will provide a real‑time view of active and upcoming projects, anticipate conflicts, and help teams navigate shifting priorities with clarity and foresight.