The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!

Who you are:

You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see its teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, and ready to work hard and have fun.

Position Summary:

The Traffic Coordinator will be a member of The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans creative team, reporting to our Design Director, within the Marketing Department. This team-oriented individual will work cross-functionally to identify and define project requirements, scope, goals and objectives, which means they will need outstanding organizational skills and be able to coordinate projects and delegate responsibilities. Someone who is detail-oriented will thrive in this role, as they will be responsible for planning and scheduling tasks, tracking project progress, and ensuring that deadlines are met.

This is a full-time position based at our practice facilities in Metairie, LA.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as the central point of communication internally, connecting various project stakeholders with team management, and leadership
• Coordinate all parts of a project, and have a deep understanding of the creative process. Coordinating projects include assigning and monitoring daily tasks, communicating with designers to ensure they have what they need to produce the best work possible
• Build project plans using project management software, monitor project progress, and provide regular updates to design director. Assign tasks to team members and help them understand what’s expected from them in terms of project landmarks and deliverables
• With a solid understanding of print production, establish relationships with vendors and get estimates for all departments in the organization, as well as submit the approved creative to the vendor

Our ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to effectively multi-task and balance multiple responsibilities at once
• A keen attention to detail for ensuring the creative is accurate and proof as needed
• Outstanding organizational skills for planning out project objectives, schedules, and meetings to get the right approvals
• Adept problem-solving skills and innovative when it comes to process and getting the best work out of the designers
• A strong team-oriented approach to working collaboratively with cross-functional departments across two sports teams

Additionally, you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, design, or related; or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of brand marketing or B2C advertising experience
• Experience handling in-house creative studios or creative agency experience
• Understands the creative process and is able to manage time well and keep the process on track
• Thrive in a fast-paced workplace where balancing multiple projects at once is crucial to success
• Goal-driven, determined, able to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Basic knowledge of marketing and design principals not required but preferred
• Familiar with using a project management software is a plus, specifically Asana

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• 401K with employer contributions
• Paid parental leave
• PTO and paid holidays
• Wellness Program

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.