Traffic Assistant Jobs
Traffic assistant jobs are open across advertising, media, broadcasting, and marketing agencies, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior traffic manager, with specializations in broadcast traffic, digital campaign trafficking, and print production scheduling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
- Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
- Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
General Statement of Job:
Essential Functions
- Conduct transportation studies, analyses and prepare reports and recommendations on transportation planning and operations issues
- Develop, maintain and update City’s Vision Zero and Mobility Plans and associated projects
- Review traffic concurrency and site-specific analyses as part of development reviews and provide recommendations on required transportation improvements to maintain the adopted roadway level of service.
- Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Transportation and Mobility Program areas, in accordance with general engineering principles and department policies.
- Supervises and/or participates in the development of new designs and/or engineering techniques to be utilized for resolving problems encountered within the Traffic Division.
- Receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and safety devices.
- Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic problems and neighborhood concerns.
- Represents the city Traffic Division at various community meetings regarding traffic issues.
- Coordinates activities related to transportation projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program including consultant selection, contract negotiations and project management.
- Supervises division personnel.
- Prepares project status reports and schedules as required.
- Develop annual budget and project needs for transportation planning and mobility areas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and equipment related transportation planning and complete streets.
- Expert knowledge and experience with traffic operations, principles, and design practices.
- Computer and traffic engineering software, including Synchro, HCS and SIDRA.
- Conducting transportation planning and mobility studies
- Managing corridor planning studies, quick-build roadway improvement projects and implementation of complete streets
- Collaborating different disciplines within the City and other external transportation stakeholders in advancing transportation planning and mobility projects
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials and representatives, employees and the general public.
- Communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Prepare and present technical reports.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with major course work in civil, traffic, transportation engineering or related field.
- Five (5) of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering, including project management and design.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants.
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain Florida PE licensure within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in implementing complete streets projects
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Certification/License Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Veterans’ Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.
- Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
- Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
- Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from
General Statement of Job:
Essential Functions
- Conduct transportation studies, analyses and prepare reports and recommendations on transportation planning and operations issues
- Develop, maintain and update City’s Vision Zero and Mobility Plans and associated projects
- Review traffic concurrency and site-specific analyses as part of development reviews and provide recommendations on required transportation improvements to maintain the adopted roadway level of service.
- Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Transportation and Mobility Program areas, in accordance with general engineering principles and department policies.
- Supervises and/or participates in the development of new designs and/or engineering techniques to be utilized for resolving problems encountered within the Traffic Division.
- Receives, reviews, and investigates requests for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, and safety devices.
- Provides high level and responsive customer service on sensitive traffic problems and neighborhood concerns.
- Represents the city Traffic Division at various community meetings regarding traffic issues.
- Coordinates activities related to transportation projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program including consultant selection, contract negotiations and project management.
- Supervises division personnel.
- Prepares project status reports and schedules as required.
- Develop annual budget and project needs for transportation planning and mobility areas
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and equipment related transportation planning and complete streets.
- Expert knowledge and experience with traffic operations, principles, and design practices.
- Computer and traffic engineering software, including Synchro, HCS and SIDRA.
- Conducting transportation planning and mobility studies
- Managing corridor planning studies, quick-build roadway improvement projects and implementation of complete streets
- Collaborating different disciplines within the City and other external transportation stakeholders in advancing transportation planning and mobility projects
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials and representatives, employees and the general public.
- Communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Prepare and present technical reports.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with major course work in civil, traffic, transportation engineering or related field.
- Five (5) of progressively responsible experience in traffic or transportation engineering, including project management and design.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role overseeing technical staff or consultants.
- Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain Florida PE licensure within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least three (3) years of progressive experience in implementing complete streets projects
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Certification/License Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Veterans’ Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic assistant jobs.
- Experience with broadcast or digital traffic management systems and ad servers
- Strong attention to detail and ability to catch discrepancies in traffic logs or schedules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for tracking and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with media terminology including spots, rotations, copy instructions, and makegoods
- Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, media, marketing, or a related field
Tips for Your Traffic Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for trafficking systems
Traffic assistants are expected to know order management and ad trafficking tools from day one. Name the specific systems you've used, whether that's a broadcast traffic system, an ad server, or a campaign management platform, so hiring managers don't have to guess.
Highlight your eye for scheduling conflicts
Traffic roles live and die on spotting errors before they go to air or live. Your resume should include a concrete example of catching a scheduling conflict, a missing asset, or a rotation error, and what you did to fix it before it became a problem.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists traffic assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Target agencies by their client mix
Broadcast-heavy agencies, digital-first shops, and print production houses all traffic differently. Read the job description closely for clues about the client roster and match your cover letter language to their dominant channel, whether that's TV spots, display campaigns, or print runs.
Prepare to walk through a sample log
Many traffic assistant interviews involve a practical scenario, such as reviewing a traffic log or resolving a spot conflict on a compressed timeline. Practice explaining your process out loud, including how you prioritize when two deadlines collide and who you escalate to.
Follow up referencing a specific detail
Generic thank-you notes get ignored after traffic interviews. Reference one specific challenge the team mentioned, such as a tight turnaround on political buys or managing last-minute copy changes, to show you were listening and understand what the role actually demands.
Traffic Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most traffic assistants?
Burns & McDonnell, LJA, and WSP are hiring the most traffic assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Utah, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Broadcast groups, digital media agencies, and large advertising holding companies tend to post the highest volume of traffic assistant roles.
How many traffic assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of traffic assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share found in digital ad trafficking and campaign coordination roles. Broadcast and linear TV traffic positions are more likely to require on-site work because of their tight integration with production schedules and on-air operations.
How do you become a traffic assistant?
Start by building familiarity with how media schedules, ad rotations, and copy instructions work, either through coursework in communications or media studies or through an internship at a station, agency, or media company. Learn at least one ad trafficking or broadcast traffic platform. Apply to entry-level traffic coordinator or traffic assistant roles where on-the-job training is part of the offer, and ask in interviews about the systems the team uses so you can close any skill gaps quickly.
Can you get a traffic assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many traffic assistant roles are designed as entry points into media operations and expect to train you on their specific systems. What matters most at that level is demonstrable attention to detail, comfort working under deadline pressure, and some exposure to media concepts. Internships at radio stations, TV broadcasters, or ad agencies, even short ones, give you enough vocabulary and context to compete seriously for these openings.
What does the traffic assistant interview process look like?
Most traffic assistant interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on your organizational skills and familiarity with media or advertising workflows, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with the traffic manager or department head. Some employers include a short practical exercise, such as reviewing a mock traffic log for errors or prioritizing a list of competing spot requests, to assess how you handle the core tasks of the role before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to traffic assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to traffic assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, whether that's broadcast traffic, digital ad trafficking, or production coordination, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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