Photography Operations Manager

OUTFRONT Media • New York, NY

9d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

OUTFRONT is seeking an organized, data-minded Photography Operations Manager to support photography scheduling and field operations across its markets. The role manages scheduling for smaller markets and serves as backup scheduler for all markets when a regional scheduler is unavailable. It coordinates shoots, balances requests from Sales, Marketing, and Operations, and helps photographers and freelancers deliver timely, high-quality visual assets. The position works alongside the Senior Photography Operations Manager and regional field operations managers, follows shared scheduling processes, and supports improvements through automation and better data. Coverage may require working West Coast hours when needed.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Photography, and works closely with Regional Management, field operations staff, and Product and Technology partners.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in operations, scheduling, logistics coordination, creative operations, or a related field.
• Strong organization and communication skills, with comfort coordinating with Sales, field teams, and freelancers.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and working with large datasets.
• Ability to manage multiple markets and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to work West Coast hours when covering for other markets.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable.

Nice To Haves

• Power Query experience.
• Interest in workflow automation tools such as Power Automate.
• Experience with AI-assisted tools.
• Experience with digital asset management systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage photography scheduling for assigned smaller markets, coordinating shoots, routes, and deadlines with photographers and freelancers.
• Serve as backup scheduler for all markets when a regional scheduler is out, including covering West Coast hours as needed.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures across markets to ensure seamless coverage.
• Coordinate requests from Sales, Marketing, and Operations, and clearly communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly priority meetings with Sales coordinators and cross-functional partners.
• Support the Senior Photography Operations Manager and Regional Management on process improvements, including automation tools such as Power Automate, SharePoint, and AI-assisted scheduling.
• Maintain scheduling data and help track KPIs, turnaround times, and coverage gaps.
• Review and organize incoming visual assets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Build working knowledge of OUTFRONT inventory across markets to support route planning and coverage.
• Help update SOPs and training materials as processes evolve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including same- and opposite-sex domestic partners.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Family benefits and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Commuter benefits.
• Educational assistance.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed