Studio Manager

at  Sephora

Job ID: 255847
Location Name: CA-FSC LA Off (1175)
Address: 6824 Lexington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Marketing
Remote Eligible: Hybrid Schedule

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Studio Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage the daily operations of our Los Angeles studio, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently. You will assist with everything from opening and closing the studio to managing vendor relationships, equipment requests, and event coordination. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate across various departments to support all production needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience in a studio or rental house environment.
• Experience with grip and lighting and/or video equipment.
• Customer service experience, with an emphasis on handling client relationships and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience in managing equipment inventory, including tracking, organizing, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of video & print production as well as post-production processes.
• Fundamental understanding of payroll processing for film productions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in relevant equipment software and the ability to quickly learn new tools.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and maintenance.
• Ability to work cross-departmentally and collaborate with various teams.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to changing production needs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

• Daily Operations: Manage the daily operations of the studio, including opening and closing on a flexible schedule. Oversee compliant access, security, and safety protocols for the building.
• Safety Procedures: Ensure proper safety procedures are followed during equipment rigging and the use of high-power lighting, adhering to industry best practices.
• Equipment Management: Manage equipment inventory, oversee equipment repairs, assist with product inventory management, manage communication and invoicing with studio vendors, support the studio budget process, and utilize the studio check-in and check-out software.
• Facilities Coordination: Supervise requests and needs from the Facilities team related to day-to-day studio and building maintenance. Act as the key liaison to the onsite security team.
• Event Support: Support and manage in-house events, including influencer gatherings, executive offsites, and internal celebrations hosted at the LA studio.
• Payroll and Contracts: Support the studio’s payroll process and assist with the uploading of talent and crew contracts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners such as Facilities, Internal Control, Marketing, Social, Creative, Production, Post-Production, Budgets & Business Affairs.
• Industry Trends: Stay up to date on industry trends and research new equipment and studio best practices to keep the studio on par with current standards.