Sr Manager, Media Operations

Paramount; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Media Operations Senior Manager in Los Angeles to own end-to-end media infrastructure decisions supporting high-volume multi-brand production. You will set storage/archive policies, secure access, manage vendor tools, and coordinate with global teams to ensure continuity across networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, CBS and Paramount+.

The role requires 5+ years in media management or related fields, strong editing and cloud/transfer tool knowledge, and proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media management, post-production operations, or media infrastructure/IT roles supporting production.
• Experience managing storage systems, Active Directory security groups, and access provisioning in a production or enterprise media environment.
• Strong knowledge of editorial workflows, media formats/codecs, and professional editing platforms (Avid, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve).
• Experience with cloud storage platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI), enterprise file transfer systems (Signiant/Media Shuttle, Aspera), and MAM/DAM or archive systems.
• Basic understanding of live and near-live production and streaming ingest workflows.
• Ability to make and own operational decisions balancing client needs and team capabilities.
• Strong cross-functional communication across brands, productions, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and support on-site production workflows, including off-hours.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for storage and archive strategy for on-premises storage and cloud environments, including capacity planning and data migrations.
• Provision, audit, and secure access to media environments; determine access restrictions for sensitive materials.
• Set up and support live and near-live production and streaming workflows and troubleshoot encoding/routing with engineering.
• Coordinate media transfer, transit, and delivery with internal teams and external vendors using enterprise tools.
• Manage relationships with media technology vendors and provide guidance on shared services.
• Serve as the first point of contact for cross-brand client groups for media needs and archive retrieval.
• Maintain and audit reference data such as personnel/location directories and workflow documentation.
• Lead and develop a team of media coordinators, including scheduling and training.

Skills

Media management

Post-production operations

Media infrastructure/IT

Storage systems

Active Directory security groups

Access provisioning

Editorial workflows

Media formats/codecs

Avid

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

AWS

Signiant/Media Shuttle

Aspera

MAM/DAM

Archive systems

Team management

Vendor relations

Cross-brand collaboration

Tools

Avid

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

Signiant/Media Shuttle

Aspera

AWS

Azure

OCI

MAM/DAM

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Media Operations Senior Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA (1575 Gower)

Reports To: Senior Director, Editorial Post Production Operations (EPPO) Media Operations

Supports: EPPO Media Management & Archives team; U.S. and global production workflows across Paramount's networks (MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, CBS, Paramount+)

Overview

Paramount: A Skydance Corporation is seeking a Media Operations Senior Manager to join the Editorial Post Production Operations (EPPO) Media Management & Archives team within Production Technology and Operations. This role carries end-to-end ownership of media infrastructure, access, and workflow decisions supporting high-volume, multi-brand production across Paramount's global ecosystem. Based in LA, the position sets and enforces storage and archive policy, provisions and secures editorial and production access, manages vendor tools and relationships, and serves as an escalation point for the technical issues that most directly affect production continuity. The role partners daily with production, editorial, engineering, content security, and network stakeholders across coasts, and coordinates directly with the NYC and Hollywood Post Support teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for storage and archive strategy for on-premises storage and cloud environments, including capacity planning and coordination of data migrations
• Provision, audit, and secure access to media environments; work with clients to determine what requires restricted access for sensitive materials versus open access for a group of users
• Set up and support live and near-live production and streaming workflows (e.g., WildMoka ingest, movie recorder routing) and troubleshoot encoding and routing issues in partnership with engineering
• Coordinate media transfer, transit, and delivery workflows across internal teams and external vendors/post houses using enterprise tools (e.g., Signiant/Media Shuttle, Aspera)
• Manage relationships with media technology vendors, including feature evaluation and usage guidance for shared services and tools
• Serve as the first point of contact for cross-brand client groups for media needs, archive/retrieval, and workflow troubleshooting
• Maintain and audit reference data supporting media operations, such as personnel/location directories and workflow documentation
• Manage a team of media coordinators, including scheduling, time-off and overtime approvals, training, and client communication
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media management, post-production operations, or media infrastructure/IT roles supporting production, with prior coordinator-level experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing storage systems, Active Directory security groups, and access provisioning in a production or enterprise media environment
• Strong working knowledge of editorial workflows, media formats/codecs, and professional editing platforms (Avid, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve)
• Experience with cloud storage platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI), enterprise file transfer systems (Signiant/Media Shuttle, Aspera), and MAM/DAM or archive systems
• Basic understanding of live and near-live production and streaming ingest workflows
• Ability to make and own operational decisions for the betterment of clients, balancing the team's ability to support those decisions
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience supporting multiple brands, productions, and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Willingness to travel and support on-site production workflows as needed, including off-hours coverage
• Experience managing a team
  
  

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000.00 - 125,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
  
  

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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