Media Production Operations Lead

Care Access

14d•$100,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Media Production Operations Lead oversees media production operations, aligning strategy, teams, vendors, and distribution.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in management, with demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-channel content initiatives.
Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into operational plans, workflows, and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated success managing timelines, budgets, KPIs, and performance reporting in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong project and resource planning skills, with the ability to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience serving as a primary point of contact between creative teams, leadership, and partners.
Experience negotiating vendor contracts, service-level agreements, and managing cost-effective external partnerships.
Experience supporting talent management efforts, including hiring, onboarding, and team development.

Responsibilities

Translate strategic vision into operational plans and actionable priorities.
Oversee daily operations across producers, videographers, and coordinators, ensuring smooth workflow, adherence to deadlines, and high-quality output.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine processes, workflows, and operational systems to maximize efficiency, scalability, and consistency in media production.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Media Production Studio and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear communication, and alignment.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and KPIs, providing actionable insights and regular reporting to the Head of Media Production.
Issue weekly or monthly reports and updates for the Head of Media Production Studio
Manage relationships with external vendors and freelancers ensuring consistent timely delivery and cost-effective execution.
Identify operational bottlenecks, proactively troubleshoot issues, and escalate when necessary to maintain smooth execution of projects.
Drive planning efforts within the department, including goal-setting, resource planning, and prioritization of initiatives.
Ensure that media content is not only produced but effectively promoted, distributed, and tracked across all relevant channels and platforms, including OTT services, TV, Cable networks, and film festival circuits.
Oversee promotional campaigns for media content, ensuring visibility, audience engagement, and brand alignment across OTT, TV/Cable, and festival platforms.
Lead the strategy and execution of film festival submissions, screenings, and festival-related promotions, maximizing exposure and opportunities for the organization’s content.
Act as a decision-maker in the absence of the Head of Media Production, exercising judgment and discretion in operational and strategic matters.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for departmental growth, innovation, and optimization of media production capabilities.
Facilitate vendor negotiations, contracts, and service-level agreements, ensuring strategic alignment with departmental goals.
Support talent management initiatives, including recruitment, and onboarding for media production team.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging media technologies, and best practices to inform department strategy and maintain competitive advantage.
Serve as an ambassador for the department’s culture, values, and strategic priorities across the organization.