Traffic Managers

Employers

Traffic managers work for advertising agencies. They are also employed by public relations companies and related services. Approximately 21,100 advertising and promotions managers, including traffic managers, are employed in the United States. The majority work in advertising, public relations, and related businesses, while others are employed in radio and TV broadcasting and by newspaper, book, periodical, and directory publishers.

Starting Out

Traffic managers may start as interns or in entry-level positions in traffic management departments and work their way up through the ranks. Most companies prefer to hire traffic managers with at least three or more years of experience in traffic management or creative services. They often find jobs through professional associations, employment Web sites, and by networking at industry events. School career services offices may also have job and internship postings with advertising, public relations, and marketing agencies.