Creative Operations Manager - Asset & Production (Hybrid)

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH is seeking a Creative Operations Manager in the Boston area to lead a two-person team, ensure timely asset delivery, and maintain robust archiving and metadata practices. You will coordinate with Legal, Archives, and vendors to secure licenses and manage contracts.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across Marketing and Communications, with on-site presence on set days. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and strong project management is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in creative operations or video production.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with asset management and archiving.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Track and store files with metadata and version control.
• Manage licensing, rights, and contracts with Legal.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.
• Protect GBH brand and ensure brand guideline compliance.
• Coordinate resource allocation based on timelines and budgets.

Skills

Organization

Archiving systems

Time management

Adobe Creative Suite

Jira

PIM

Slack

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

G‑Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Slack

DAM systems

database

Jira

Job description

GBH is seeking a Creative Operations Manager in the Boston area to lead a two-person team, ensure timely asset delivery, and maintain robust archiving and metadata practices. You will coordinate with Legal, Archives, and vendors to secure licenses and manage contracts.

This hybrid role requires collaboration across Marketing and Communications, with on-site presence on set days. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and strong project management is essential.