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Creative Operations Traffic Manager

Motorola Solutions


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 80000
Posted: 27 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
The creative studio is responsible for the visual strategy of Motorola Solutions bringing to life the companys rich history in innovation and commitment to helping keep communities and businesses safe productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span marketing media employee engagement events digital and social experiences and other stakeholder communications.

Job Description

Our creative studio is searching for a Creative Operations Traffic Manager who will manage cross-functional intake triage incoming creative requests and serve as the primary liaison for internal clients across design video and multimedia this role you will act as the front door to the creative teamensuring project briefs are complete setting expectations on scope and timing and routing requests across the studio to streamline execution and maintain project momentum. You will report to the Production Manager.


Be Driven


  • Manage the day-to-day intake triage and assignment of incoming creative requests across design video digital and motion graphics.
  • Serve as the primary operational connector between internal business partners and the creative studio ensuring clear briefs defined scopes and aligned timelines.
  • Monitor project schedules milestone progress and asset delivery to ensure projects stay on time and on brand.
  • Work closely with creative and production management leads to maintain visibility into studio bandwidth and resource availability during task assignment.

Be Conceptual


  • Partner with internal clients during the kickoff stage to translate business needs into actionable fully baked creative briefs.
  • Demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of creative production workflows across print digital and video/multimedia to accurately scope effort and timelines.

Be Empathetic


  • Act as a clear communicative liaison between internal clients and creative staff managing expectations on scope bandwidth and turnaround times with tact and clarity.
  • Navigate shifting business priorities with flexibility helping re-triage incoming requests when urgent business needs arise.

Specific Knowledge and Skills


  • 3 years of creative operations traffic management or producer experience within an agency or internal creative studio.
  • Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Graphic Design or a related field.
  • Strong foundational understanding of creative production processes across static design digital/social and video/multimedia formats.
  • Proven experience managing project intake creative briefing and internal client communications.
  • Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills to handle pushback constructively when managing client expectations rush requests or competing deadlines.
  • Hands-on experience with project management and workflow management software (e.g. Hive Asana Workfront ).
  • Exceptional organizational communication and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Familiarity with design and video tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud Figma) to understand asset requirements and formats.



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Target Base Salary Range: $75000 - $80000 USD


Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.


Basic Requirements
  • 3 years of creative operations traffic management or producer experience within an agency or internal creative studio.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements
Under 10%

Relocation Provided
None

Position Type
Experienced

Referral Payment Plan
No

Our :

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical Dental Visionbenefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • PaidParental & Family Leave

  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more

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