How to hire a print traffic manager

Print traffic manager hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring print traffic managers in the United States:

In the United States, the median cost per hire a print traffic manager is $1,633.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new print traffic manager to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a print traffic manager, step by step

To hire a print traffic manager, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a print traffic manager, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step print traffic manager hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write a print traffic manager job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new print traffic manager
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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Identify your hiring needs

The print traffic manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

Hiring the perfect print traffic manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

This list presents print traffic manager salaries for various positions.

Type of Print Traffic Manager	Description	Hourly rate
Print Traffic Manager		$12-43
Transportation Director	Transportation Directors are responsible for managing an organization's transportation operations. They are involved in supervising transportation projects, monitoring performance, research workflow processes, conduct strategic meetings with stakeholders, administer the budgeting process, and ensures programs comply with state and federal regulations... Show more	$14-41
Transportation Officer	A Transportation Officer is an expert in all transport affairs. Serving in this role, your duties will include ensuring the provision of transportation to inmates for medical appointments and emergency response... Show more	$13-43

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Print ADS
- Production Schedules
- Print Vendors
- Print Production
- Coordinators
- Print Projects
- Status Reports
- Print Materials
Responsibilities:
- Manage and schedule all FM commercials per customers' contract drive times.
- Provide logistics expertise in formulating adaptive plans and all phases of joint/combine combat, combat support, and humanitarian operations.
- Answer sales department questions regarding inventory, Marketron and copy traffic.
Make a budget
Including a salary range in your print traffic manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A print traffic manager salary can vary based on several factors:
- Location. For example, print traffic managers' average salary in utah is 51% less than in new jersey.
- Seniority. Entry-level print traffic managers earn 72% less than senior-level print traffic managers.
- Certifications. A print traffic manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
- Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a print traffic manager's salary.
Average print traffic manager salary
$47,742yearly
$22.95 hourly rate
Entry-level print traffic manager salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025
Writing a print traffic manager job description
A print traffic manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a print traffic manager job description:
Print traffic manager job description example
ScionHealth is seeking a Print and Traffic Manager to join our Creative Services Department in Louisville, Kentucky

This position oversees all print and promotional item production for the company, as well as maintaining the online print-on-demand portal - our ordering system that provides customized marketing collateral for the company. Additionally, this position works closely with the Director of Creative Services and other members of the Creative Services team to coordinate design jobs (assigning to designers, monitoring workflow, etc.).
Essential Functions:

Work closely with vendor sales and customer services reps in both print and promotional items to obtain quotes and see projects through their process. Be comfortable sourcing items from multiple vendors to find items that are cost-effective and deliverable within tight deadlines.
In some cases, educate internal clients about printing/promotion process and help them find best printing/promo applications for their specific need.
Add new products/collateral to the on-demand ordering system
Support marketing and communications colleagues with campaigns that require multiple products to be added to the on-demand system
Work with a programmer to add customizable products to the system
Ensure deadlines are met for product activation
Test all new products for functionality and accuracy of information
Update existing products as needed
Audit the system for inconsistencies
Generate usage/order reports as requested
Check status of online orders as needed
Answer calls regarding orders or issues
Work with graphic designers to ensure all images are complete and correct for system programming
Troubleshoot any technical difficulties or broken features of the system
Send a monthly facility upload to a programmer
Execute ongoing changes to the facility master list and ensure that it is up to date and accurate
Handling incoming requests from internal account rep. and manage that project from start to finish.
In some cases enter data for new orders; pulling information and digital files on past jobs for reorder.
Communicate customer desires regarding design, paper, time frame etc. to external vendors.
Convert new job requests to active projects in the project management system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Should have a responsive, customer service mindset to manage vendor relationships while keeping internal customers satisfied.
A clear working knowledge of the commercial/digital print & promotional items industry.
Experience in commercial/digital printing or a related field is preferred but not required.
A strong work ethic with a commitment to internal and external customer satisfaction.
A strong computer aptitude with experience in Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Applicant should be able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and successfully relay that information on to other team members.
The ability to demonstrate good organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and time management skills in order to meet tight deadlines and a variety of tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong attention to detail to capture customer requests and communicate to the appropriate team member or external vendor.
A desire to work closely with other team member to develop strong working relationships

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
3-5 years print production/create services experience or in a related field is preferred.

Experience

print/promotional item production knowledge
experience in commercial/digital printing or a related field is preferred but not required
marketing campaign management
digital asset management
online ordering and management of orders

Depending on candidates qualifications we may fill this at a different level.
Post your job
To find the right print traffic manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:
- Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with print traffic managers they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit print traffic managers who meet your education requirements.
- Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
Post your job online:
- Post your print traffic manager job on Zippia to find and recruit print traffic manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
Recruiting print traffic managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.
Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new print traffic manager
Once you've decided on a perfect print traffic manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.
It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.
To prepare for the new print traffic manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a print traffic manager?

Hiring a print traffic manager comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting print traffic managers involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of print traffic manager recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

The median annual salary for print traffic managers is $47,742 in the US. However, the cost of print traffic manager hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a print traffic manager for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $12 and $43 an hour.

How to hire a print traffic manager