John Durack
About John Durack
John Durack is a Media Traffic Manager with extensive experience in process optimization and timeline management. He has worked at HLK since 2020 and previously held positions at Tailored Brands, Comcast Spotlight, and Commonwealth//McCann.
Current Role at HLK
John Durack serves as the Media Traffic Manager at HLK, a position he has held since 2020. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, he focuses on process optimization and timeline management to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. His role involves overseeing the execution of media assets across various platforms, including broadcast, digital, print, and out-of-home (OOH).
Previous Experience at Tailored Brands, Inc.
Before joining HLK, John Durack worked at Tailored Brands, Inc. as the Traffic & Print Media Manager from 2013 to 2020. During his seven years in New York, he specialized in quality assurance for brand asset execution and vendor delivery. He also played a key role in training and mentoring team members, contributing to the overall efficiency of the media traffic operations.
Background in Media Traffic Management
John Durack has a diverse background in media traffic management, having worked at Comcast Spotlight as a Traffic Specialist from 2010 to 2012 and at Commonwealth//McCann as a Broadcast Traffic Manager from 2012 to 2013. His experience includes managing media assets and vendor relationships, as well as skills in contract negotiation and vendor invoice reconciliation.
Education and Expertise
John Durack studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Photography. His educational background complements his professional expertise in media traffic management, process optimization, and budget forecasting. He is proficient in using Freewheel Strata for traffic management and has experience in managing quarterly reports and variance explanations.