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Studio Manager
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This is a full-time, 6-month temporary position.
About the Role
Vox Media is seeking a proactive, highly organized Studio Manager to oversee our premier podcast and video production facility in downtown Manhattan. As the "face of the studios," you will ensure a world-class environment for our talent and production teams while managing the complex daily logistics of a high-growth media environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of a fleet of podcast studios and video stages to ensure a seamless production experience.
- Maintain the facility's upkeep, ensuring all studios and common areas remain clean, organized, and talent-ready.
- Coordinate studio session schedules, managing room prep and transitions between back-to-back recordings.
- Coordinate staffing production sessions by scheduling internal operators or hiring and onboarding freelance staff as needed.
- Act as the primary point of contact on the studio floor to greet talent, producers, and guests.
- Manage studio booking priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts between various show groups.
- Support "onboarding" for new show launches, including set builds, technical tests, and facility tours.
- Liaise with building management regarding logistics such as freight elevator use, loading dock access, and adherence to building policies.
- Identify and flag technical or facility issues to the engineering and operations leadership teams.
- Proactively solve logistical hurdles, from managing furniture moves to tracking misplaced equipment.
- A passion for using AI to streamline and optimize studio operations and workflows.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with high-profile talent.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage complex, overlapping schedules in a fast-paced setting.
- A strong background in production environments or studio management.
- A "proactive-first" mindset with the ability to