Studio Manager

Advanced Systems Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Studio Manager for a full-time, 100% onsite role in Santa Monica, CA. This role involves maintaining production spaces and systems, managing equipment inventory and repairs, and overseeing gear prep for productions. The manager will also develop and enforce quality control standards and support production teams in various technical and operational aspects within a 4300 sq ft studio environment.

Must Have

• Maintain integrity of physical infrastructure and systems in production spaces
• Oversee and/or participate in gear prep for on-site and off-site productions
• Develop and enforce quality control standards for gear prep and return
• Document and update best practices for onsite and offsite technical workflows
• Communicate new or updated best practices to internal partners and team members
• Responsible for technology upgrades, firmware updates, and managing/outsourcing repairs
• Design and develop organizational layouts and standards for studio equipment and storage rooms
• Responsible for executing and overseeing new purchases for equipment and technical furniture
• Manage studio equipment inventory using enterprise inventory software (e.g., EZ-Office, RentalWorks)
• Support the production team in sourcing crew for on-site productions
• Collaborate with producers, internal partners, and vendors for equipment needs
• Use Jira to input studio production data, communicate, assist with scheduling, and illustrate metrics
• Liaise with engineers and other vendors to maintain support with current infrastructure
• Work with Client Engineering & Corporate Security to ensure technical production hardware and software are up to date and safeguarded
• Advise and support the design and implementation of new and/or upgrades to existing studio builds
• Stay current on the latest technology trends and evaluate new products
• Advanced technical knowledge of cameras, lighting systems, and video distribution
• Experience in developing quality control workflows for equipment and production systems
• Experience in designing intuitive equipment storage rooms and workflows
• Service lead with strong vendor management experience
• Experience working with rental houses and studios
• Experience working with DMX systems and lighting board consoles
• 4+ years of experience working in production/rental houses
• 2+ years of experience on film sets

Good to Have

• Proven technical background in Principal production and inventory management
• Principal production experience in tech media, streaming, or creative marketing
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Experience working in a start-up environment or tech company
• Professional certifications, credentials, and awards related to video production and creativity
• Valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain)
• Valid Passport for international travel (or ability to get one)

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 3 different plans, 100% of employee medical premium covered by ASG
• Discounts on health and wellness programs, plus savings on travel and more
• Voluntary benefits including disability, accident, critical illness insurance, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, financial coaching, and more
• Paid time off to relax and recharge
• Additional benefits like life insurance and a 401(k)

Description

**All applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of Santa Monica, CA, to be considered for this position. Relocation assistance is not provided.**

About Us:

Advanced Systems Group, LLC, enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.

We are looking for:

Advanced Systems Group LLC. is seeking an experienced Studio Manager for a full-time, permanent, 100% onsite role. You will join our high-performing team and be responsible for maintaining the resilience and integrity of our production spaces and systems, and for managing organizational standards for equipment inventory and repairs. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for gear prep for on-site and off-site productions and for developing and enforcing quality control standards. Our production spaces cover approximately 4300 sq ft., including a cyc wall, sound stage, pocket-studio, audio booth, equipment, and control rooms equipped with grid and DMX lighting infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of the physical infrastructure and systems in the equipment storage rooms (cages), cyc wall, soundstage, pocket studio, audio booth, and temporary studio spaces.
• Oversee and/or participate in gear prep for on-site and off-site productions.
• Develop and enforce quality control standards for gear prep and return.
• Document and update best practices for onsite and offsite technical workflows to maintain high-quality standards while supporting the visions of our internal partners and production teams.
• Communicate with internal partners and team members about new or updated best practices to ensure equipment and systems are used appropriately.
• Responsible for technology upgrades, i.e., firmware updates, managing and outsourcing repairs.
• Design and develop organizational layouts and standards for studio equipment and storage rooms.
• Responsible for executing and overseeing new purchases for equipment and technical furniture.
• Manage studio equipment inventory using enterprise inventory software (e.g., EZ-Office, RentalWorks).
• Support the production team in sourcing crew for on-site productions.
• Collaborate with producers, internal partners, and vendors for equipment needs.
• Use Jira to input studio production data, communicate with internal partners and team members, assist with studio scheduling, and illustrate metrics via visual dashboards.
• Liaise with engineers and other vendors to maintain support with our current infrastructure.
• Work with Client Engineering & Corporate Security to ensure all technical production hardware and software are up to date, running efficiently, and adequately safeguarded for scalable, long-term production.
• Advise and support the design and implementation of new and/or upgrades to existing studio builds at Santa Monica Headquarters and other Client locations, i.e., New York City and London.
• Stay current on the latest technology trends and evaluate new products to advise on risks and benefits.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A self-starter who works well without supervision, approaches problem-solving proactively with the ability to fix post issues quickly, and maintains professionalism and communication.
• Advanced technical knowledge of cameras, lighting systems, and video distribution.
• Experience in developing quality control workflows for equipment and production systems.
• Experience in designing intuitive equipment storage rooms and workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Great time management skills; can shuffle tasks and resources while communicating to colleagues.
• Service lead with strong vendor management experience.
• Experience working with rental houses and studios is a must.
• Experience working with DMX systems and lighting board consoles.
• 4+ years of experience working in production/rental houses.
• 2+ years of experience on film sets.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• A proven technical background in Principal production and inventory management.
• Principal production experience in tech media, streaming, or creative marketing is preferred.
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Experience working in a start-up environment or tech company.
• Professional certifications, credentials, and awards related to video production and creativity.
• Valid California Driver's License (or the ability to obtain).
• Valid Passport for international travel (or ability to get one).

Compensation & Benefits:

This full-time role offers a salary of $100,000 - 105,000, depending on experience.

At Advanced Systems Group, we prioritize an inclusive work environment and offer a variety of benefits to support our diverse team, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 3 different plans to fit your needs, and 100% of the employee medical premium is covered by ASG.
• Discounts on health and wellness programs, plus savings on travel and more.
• Voluntary benefits include disability, accident, critical illness insurance, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, financial coaching, and more.
• Paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Additional benefits to help you plan for the future, like life insurance and a 401 (k).

Interested applicants, including those from Washington state, may contact recruiting@asgllc.com to request a full disclosure of the benefits offerings.

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.