Studio Production Lead: On-Site Ops & Shoot Mastery

Confidential Careers; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Studio Manager to own the end-to-end operation of our in-house studio in Scottsdale, AZ. You will manage equipment, environment setup, and the talent experience to ensure shoots meet top production standards.

The role requires deep technical fluency with cameras, lighting, and audio, plus the ability to lead on-set operations and coordinate with internal teams and guests for seamless production.

Qualifications

• Deep technical fluency across camera systems, optics, lighting, and audio.
• 3-5 years’ experience in studio production or related media role.
• Experience supporting executives or on-camera talent preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate cameras, lighting, and audio in a professional studio.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of studio equipment from procurement tracking to maintenance and usage accountability.
• Execute complete production environment builds for each shoot, ensuring all technical elements are dialed in before talent arrives.
• Lead all camera work and serve as the on-set technical authority for every production.
• Partner cross-functionally with presenters, internal teams, and guests to deliver a seamless, high-caliber shoot experience.
• Brief and prepare on-camera talent ahead of each session, ensuring technical readiness and presenter confidence.
• Own footage handling end to end, including organization, backup, and timely delivery to downstream teams.
• Uphold a studio environment that is shoot-ready, visually professional, and operationally clean at all times.
• Build and continuously refine the operational playbook for studio productions, including workflows, standards, and checklists.
• Onboard and coach internal staff and contractors on studio protocols and equipment operation.
• Serve as the primary driver of continuous improvement across studio layout, gear, and production processes.
• Flex into special productions, live capture sessions, and off-site shoots as business needs require.

Skills

Camera systems proficiency

Lighting design

Audio capture

Studio production workflows

Asset management

On-set leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

3-5 years in studio production or related media role

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a Studio Manager to own the end-to-end operation of our in-house studio in Scottsdale, AZ. You will manage equipment, environment setup, and the talent experience to ensure shoots meet top production standards.

The role requires deep technical fluency with cameras, lighting, and audio, plus the ability to lead on-set operations and coordinate with internal teams and guests for seamless production.