Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Traffic Associate & Jr. Art Director

Who we are

Marketsmith Inc. is a women-owned, full-service marketing agency with a proven history of launching products that build successful brands. Our mission is to deliver real business impact for our clients through the applied use of omnichannel campaigns, high-performance creative, and end-to-end measurement. We launch challenger brands into champions and grow champion brands into legends.

Our unique culture aligns experienced professionals with hungry innovators to create a diverse environment built to drive new discoveries, efficient operations, and effective executions. The team operates under the vision of a highly respected CEO and leadership team who inspire teamwork, innovation, and the ability to make a difference. In our work-from-anywhere environment, location is not a barrier of entry for any Marketsmith employee. Marketsmith also stands for much more than just great marketing campaigns. The team values community over everything and is committed to establishing a more equitable future for underrepresented communities through educational workshops, knowledge sessions, employment opportunities, and philanthropic efforts.

Success at Marketsmith

Wherever you are in your career, there is a place for you to grow with Marketsmith. Our team is a dynamic blend of seasoned pros and talented rookies: creative thinkers, artists, math whizzes, research junkies, extroverts who can quietly contemplate, and introverts who are full of surprises. And we never stop learning. A Marketsmith teammate demands solutions, and growth is absolute. Our energy is palpable. We lift each other up. We roam outside of silos. We sometimes eat ice cream for breakfast. If you have something special to bring to our award-winning team, we’d love to meet you.

Who we need

The Traffic Associate/Jr. Art Director will provide someone with an excellent opportunity to learn and understand multiple facets of the agency business in a role that interacts with personnel in all departments, including Creative, Production, Media, and Account Management.

Work in cooperation with Production Manager to:

• Traffic projects after intake through final file release on assigned projects.
• Ensure that all team members review and sign off on projects.
• Monitor timelines and ensure that no tasks have been missed.
• Assist in re-prioritizing project schedules as new projects are added or priorities shift.
• Gather information necessary to manage projects in a time-efficient manner.
• Reply to routine inquiries; expedites flow of work; initiates follow-ups when necessary.
• Manage flow of multiple projects concurrently, taking ownership of all deadlines, and communicating priorities.
• Attendance and participation at all status/status report meetings.
• Maintain accurate files for tracking project progress.
• Assist Production Manager with any other required tasks.
• Assistant administrator to Wrike.

• Design advertising and marketing campaigns across various media, including print, digital, mobile, out-of-home, direct mail, and video.

• Assist senior creative staff in extending campaigns across various media and resizing ads into different formats.
• Participate in campaign concept development from brief through presentation.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to identify and solve problems proactively.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn the agency business.
• Desire and ability to learn and master proofreading skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of English grammar and/or previous experience with proofreading.
• Strong proficiency in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) as well as ability with PowerPoint
• Understanding of motion graphics, HTML5 a strong plus.

What we offer

Flexible Remote Work Setting: The Marketsmith Inc office is open for jobs that require that in-person support, but the team is predominantly working from home as we have fully transitioned to a work-from-anywhere model. Marketsmith offers paid time off, Summer Fridays, and a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, accident, life, and critical care insurance; health and dependent flexible spending accounts; a 401(k); guest speakers; access to classes to earn certifications and master technology and marketing tools; an easy commute from NJ, NYC metro, or NE PA; and opportunities to volunteer for causes to help families and/or animals in need. Marketsmith could be your new professional home.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. To level the field, we’ll ask you to take a personality assessment test and agree to a background check.

Employee organizations

Employee Action Committee (EAC)

The EAC enriches and advances company culture through special events like our annual holiday party, physical and mental wellness programs, and Town Hall meetings. The committee also publishes a monthly newsletter.

Diversity Equity Inclusion Intersectionality Committee (DEII)

The DEII fosters an open dialogue within the company to help create ways to continue to elevate leaders, create more internships, and diversify our team. DEII also sponsors interactive events like Q&A sessions, Trivia Night, and guest speakers.

New Employee Welcome Group (NEW)

The NEW Group is a hub for new teammates to get to know each other, learn about the company, and exchange ideas. It sponsors regular activities to facilitate social interaction between all team members in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

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