Senior Associate, Production Ops

AMC Networks•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate, Production Ops to join our ALLBLK/WEtv Content team based in our New York, New York office.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in media, entertainment, production, or corporate environments supporting senior leaders and managing operations.
Strong project management skills with experience tracking timelines, deliverables, cross-team updates, and dependencies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, Concur, DocuSign, Box, Mediator, MediaPulse, and workflow optimization tools.
Proficiency with emerging AI tools, including Microsoft Co-Pilot.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives and external partners.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in creating process documentation, workflow guides, or knowledge bases is preferred.
Ability to anticipate needs, think several steps ahead, and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities

Executive Support: Provide high-volume executive administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reports, and executive communications.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the executive team and internal/external partners, ensuring timely communication and strategic prioritization.
Prepare presentations, agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up documentation for internal and external meetings.
Screen, prioritize, and respond to emails, requests, meeting invitations, and inquiries on behalf of leadership.
Draft polished internal communications, announcements, and status summaries.
Ensure key updates, decisions, and deadlines are captured, distributed, and archived appropriately.
Maintain awareness of departmental priorities, production timelines, and key initiatives to help leadership stay ahead of deadlines and evolving needs.
Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Build and maintain strong internal and external industry relationships.
Business & Operations Management: Manage and track multiple ongoing departmental initiatives, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and milestones are met across Production, Programming, Creative, Business Affairs, Press, Marketing, Legal, Rights & Clearances and Finance teams.
Develop and manage a robust database of showrunners, line producers, and EICs to streamline staffing decisions, strengthen partner relationships, and enhance visibility into production resource pipelines.
Coordinate onboarding for new hires, contractors, and freelancers, ensuring compliance with HR and legal requirements.
Coordinate, interview, hire and oversee interns and consultants.
Coordinate with post-production on cuts, notes distribution, schedule updates, and final delivery for project alignment.
Research emerging AI production tools and software and provide assessments and recommendations.
Lead business operations initiatives and manage high-priority ad hoc projects, ensuring seamless coordination and cross-functional alignment throughout the organization.
Support planning, logistics, and execution of departmental meetings, off-sites, corporate events, and leadership sessions.
Monitor project progress, capture next steps, escalate risks, and ensure stakeholders are informed and accountable.
Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and invoice approvals as needed.
Build, oversee, and maintain the department’s SharePoint repository, ensuring optimal organization, accessibility, version control, and compliance with security and corporate standards.
Establish naming conventions, folder structures, and governance rules to ensure consistency and efficiency across the department.
Manage the modernization of departmental assets, storage, and maintenance of decks, financial reports, workflows, schedules, and production documents.
Serve as a central liaison between Content, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Technology teams for assigned projects.
Coordinate with outside agencies, production partners, and third-party vendors as needed.
Develop procedural guides, templates, and best-practice workflows to improve operational efficiency, stakeholder experience, and interdepartmental coordination.
Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements across production, business affairs, finance, programming, and executive workflows.
Implement and maintain tracking systems for key department processes including deliverables, production calendars, meeting notes, task lists, and cross-team communication flows.
Partner with leadership to streamline communication pathways, improve visibility, and drive operational clarity across the content organization.