Manager, Studio Production
About The Position
SharkNinja is looking for a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of our in-house studio, based in our Los Angeles office. This role owns how the studio functions as a production facility — scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow — so that photo and video shoots run efficiently and creative teams can focus on the work itself rather than the logistics behind it. You'll manage a small team of studio staff and coordinate closely with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to make sure the studio is set up to support a high volume of shoots without sacrificing quality or turnaround time. This role sits at the center of a busy, always-on studio. You'll need to be equal parts operator and problem-solver — someone who can build good process, but also adapt quickly when a shoot day doesn't go as planned.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience, including experience managing a physical production space.
- Experience managing a team, with a track record of building process and raising operational standards.
- Strong working knowledge of photo and video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and grip gear.
- Comfortable managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills; able to stay calm and adapt quickly when shoot days hit snags.
Nice To Haves
- Consumer products or agency production background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling, space allocation, and equipment management across concurrent shoots.
- Manage a team of studio staff, including hiring, training, and setting expectations for how the studio runs.
- Partner with producers and Creative Directors to plan studio needs for upcoming shoots, ensuring the right space, equipment, and staffing are in place.
- Maintain and manage studio equipment inventory, including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment, coordinating repairs and rentals as needed.
- Develop and enforce studio processes and safety standards, keeping the space organized and shoot-ready at all times.
- Manage studio budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance, and rental costs.
- Troubleshoot production issues in real time on shoot days, working directly with crews to keep things moving.
- Continuously look for ways to improve studio efficiency and throughput as shoot volume grows.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- employee stock purchase program
- life insurance
- AD&D
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- generous paid time off
- company holidays
- parental leave
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- pre-paid legal insurance
- back-up child and eldercare days
- product discounts
- referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
