Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly organized and motivated Production Studio Manager to oversee all aspects of our state-of-the-art studio operations. This role is a blend of operational excellence, strategic facility management, and high-touch client service. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all studio bookings, ensuring a seamless, "best-in-class" production experience. You are responsible for the entire end-to-end booking ecosystem, real-time tactical support, systems administration, and fiscal oversight of the studio environment.
Responsibilities:
- Studio Bookings & Scheduling: Manage all studio bookings, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation to avoid conflicts and maximize studio utilization. Proactively communicate booking confirmations, changes, and relevant details to clients and internal teams. Manage WebCheckout (booking system) to track activity and ensure the workspace is consistently optimized to meet evolving user needs.
- Communications & Reporting: Drive studio transparency and brand engagement through consistent internal communications, including the monthly studio newsletter and frequent executive-level presentations. Leverage data to generate actionable quarterly scorecards and utilization reports, analyzing "Past vs. Upcoming" usage trends to uncover operational efficiencies and drive continuous improvement
- Team Leadership: Oversee production assistants, including managing daily tasks, workflow coordination, and staffing schedules to ensure adequate support for all studio operations.
- Client Management: Serve as the strategic bridge between diverse cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external production partners. Proactively consult on project requirements, anticipate client needs, and maintain exceptional service standards to drive client satisfaction and project success from start to finish.
- Equipment Management & Maintenance: Work in partnership with the Equipment Manager to guarantee all studio assets are maintained at an industry-leading standard. Oversee the end-to-end equipment workflow, including technical maintenance, inventory accuracy, and proactive coordination of repairs and upgrades.
- Financial Administration: Track and maintain accurate financial records related to studio operations (equipment orders, day-to-day operational expenses) within an approval threshold up to $225K.
- Studio Operations & Logistics: Oversee daily studio functionality, from facility logistics and inventory management to the implementation of clear operational standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready environment by enforcing studio policies and coordinating with external service partners to ensure uninterrupted operational excellence.
- Facilities Logistics & Security Oversight: Manage the end-to-end site logistics, including the coordination of complex freight and courier deliveries. Act as the primary gatekeeper for facility security by managing guest access protocols and mitigating operational risk through the strict verification and compliance management of vendor Certificates of Insurance (COI).
- Operational hours are 8am - 7pm.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Film, Television,Communications, or similar) preferred.
- Proven experience in studio management or a related field within the media production industry. A strong understanding of production workflows, equipment, and terminology is essential.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable operational insights. Must be comfortable identifying patterns and trends within large volumes of information to draw strategic conclusions that inform studio planning, performance improvements, and resource optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is required, with the ability to create engaging presentations and reports.
- Substantial background in studio or production management. Demonstrated ability to leverage booking and resource management systems (WebCheckout or similar) to optimize workflow and scheduling.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, staff, and mentor production assistants.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle unexpected challenges in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach with a strong commitment to client satisfaction.
- Passion for beauty, fragrance, and skincare
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs of equipment, and comfort with extended periods of standing and walking during studio setups and operations.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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