Manager, Studio & Production Services

TubeScience; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & Dental

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Sick days

Parental leave

Job summary

TubeScience in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Studio Manager to own the studio operations for fast-paced video production. You’ll keep gear ready, plan coverage, and coordinate with Post, Facilities, IT, and Finance to prevent recurring problems.

You’ll mentor Studio Coordinators and PAs, manage gear inventory and vendor relationships, and ensure safety and efficiency across shoots in a high-volume content studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in studio operations or production services.
• Strong knowledge of camera, lighting, grip, and sound equipment.
• Experience leading production crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Systems mindset: fix root causes and surface risks early.

Responsibilities

• Keep the studio shoot-ready (sets, lighting, sound, gear, safety).
• Run gear inventory, checkout, maintenance, repairs, and purchasing.
• Coach and develop Studio Coordinators, Assistants, and PAs.
• Plan coverage for PTO, sick days, and peak weeks.
• Build SOPs, checklists, and workflows with related teams.
• Manage rental, rigging, and construction vendors; track spend.

Skills

Studio operations

Equipment management

Leadership

SOP creation

Vendor management

Communication

Safety compliance

Cheqroom

High-volume production

Problem solving

Tools

Cheqroom

Job description

STUDIO MANAGER WANTED: Run the studio behind the ads.

We're a creative strategy and production company making high-performing video ads for DTC and e-commerce brands. We combine data, direct-response principles, and creative craft to help clients scale profitably on Meta, TikTok, YouTube, CTV and beyond. We shoot a lot and we shoot fast, so the studio has to be ready before anyone asks.

We're hiring a hands-on manager to own the studio, not just the schedule. You'll lead Studio Operations and report to our Director of Physical Production.

When gear goes missing, you fix checkout. When an issue hits three shoots in a row, you write the SOP that ends it. When a busy week is coming, coverage is already planned. We're hiring for judgment: what needs attention now, what can wait, and how to keep the floor running when you're not on it.

• Keep the studio shoot-ready (sets, lighting, sound, gear, safety) and catch scheduling conflicts before they hit the floor.
• Run gear inventory, checkout, maintenance, repairs, and purchasing so everyone knows where equipment is and whether it's ready.
• Coach and develop Studio Coordinators, Assistants, and PAs into a crew that runs without constant direction.
• Plan coverage for PTO, sick days, and peak weeks so a routine gap never becomes an emergency.
• Build SOPs, checklists, and workflows with Post, Facilities, IT, and Finance that turn recurring problems into permanent fixes.
• Manage rental, rigging, and construction vendors; track spend and flag costs early.
• Be the first call on shoot day: solve problems fast and communicate clearly.
• 5+ years in studio operations, production services, equipment operations, or physical production.
• Strong knowledge of professional camera, lighting, grip, and sound equipment and studio workflows.
• Experience leading production crews in a fast-paced environment.
• A systems mindset and proactive style: you fix root causes and surface risks early, with a solution in hand.
• Clear, direct communication with creatives, producers, vendors, and leadership.
• Comfort with shifting priorities, without trading off accuracy or safety.
• Experience with Cheqroom or similar equipment-management tools.
• A background at a high-volume content studio, ad agency, or DTC brand.
• Experience managing client product inventory for shoots.
• Experience with set construction, rigging, or safety compliance.

• Health, Vision & Dental coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) + Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

TubeScience is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.