Manager, Studio Operations

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Manager of Studio Operations to manage two stages and our production/post production facility. This role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire facility, including liaising with clients and vendors, working with accounting to ensure the timely management of AP/AR processing, and collaborating with our studio and production/post-production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong industry ties, with stage, production and operations experience, a thorough understanding of technical specifications for project delivery, excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to obtain and sustain top-tier client relationships with a knack for closing deals.

Duties

• Create and update stage and facilities quotes for outside clients.

• Stay current with industry trends to provide strategic insights focused on maintaining a competitive edge when identifying studio offerings, aesthetic changes, and potential improvement plans.

• Direct and work with internal partners to maintain studio staff schedules and provide the proper coverage to ensure all studio activities run smoothly while maintaining a clean and organized facility. Activities include studio tours, traffic flow for production and post-production facility move-ins/outs, studio bookings and grounds maintenance which support all production, podcast, and post-production spaces.

• Maintenance of all company equipment including check in/out processes and ensuring all equipment is in good working order before and after each use.

• Act as a liaison between productions, facility team, and OBB Media to support external and internal production team needs.

• Identify, implement and enforce safety protocols throughout the facility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Experience in entertainment-specific production, operational and facilities management required, on set and sound stage management is a plus.

• Knowledgeable with camera and lighting equipment. Background in camera and/or lighting department is a plus.

• A solution-oriented mindset, strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously in a face-paced environment.

• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals as well as the capability to anticipate, promote and garner repeat business.

• High comfort engaging with executives, supervisors, leads, and artists.

• Self-starter with ability to prioritize, anticipate needs and respond in a timely and positive manner.

• Strong verbal and written communicator who can build lasting working relationships with vendors, internal and external partners.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) is required, AirTable, post-production (Avid, Adobe Premiere) and podcast software experience is a plus.

• Naturally hospitable with a white glove approach, customer service focus and a genuine desire to create an amazing experience for clients in order to increase business and set a high bar for client satisfaction.

• Willingness to continue learning to ensure a thorough understanding of current production, podcast and post-production best practices, safety and compliance requirements and equipment needs.

Work Requirements

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk up and down stairs.

• Must be able to work in a seated position for long periods of time.

• Must be able to use fingers, hands and arms at computer keyboard for long periods of time.

• Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly, and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone.

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, walk up and down stairs and frequently lift up to 30 pounds (and occasionally up to 50 pounds).

• Must be able to visually and physically inspect areas of the work site.

• Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time.

• Must be able to drive, have reliable transportation, a valid license and valid insurance (mileage is reimbursable).

• Some travel is required for this role. Must be able to travel by car and airplane.

This is an exempt on-site role expected to be at the studio Monday through Friday, and available to work on weekends. The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $82,000 to $120,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the final candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is eligible for a full range of medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. Additional financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered, may apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv64om-3-22-241-171-42 in your application.