Senior Manager, Media Operations

Paramount

Media Operations Senior Manager overseeing storage, access, archives, and workflows for Paramount’s global entertainment brands. Supporting production continuity across editorial, engineering, vendors, and post-production teams.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media management and post-production operations, with a strong focus on storage systems, access provisioning, and cross-functional communication. Proven ability to manage workflows and coordinate with various stakeholders in high-volume production environments.

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Media ManagementStorage Systems ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationTeam ManagementCloud Storage Platforms

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Hard Skills

Media InfrastructureAccess ProvisioningEditorial WorkflowsMedia Formats/CodecsLive Production WorkflowsData MigrationCapacity PlanningTroubleshootingWorkflow DocumentationOperational Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

AvidAdobe PremiereDaVinci ResolveAWSAzureOCISigniant/Media ShuttleAsperaMAM/DAM SystemsActive Directory

Industry Keywords

Post-Production OperationsMedia InfrastructureProduction WorkflowsMedia TransferVendor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own media infrastructure, access, and workflow decisions supporting high-volume, multi-brand production
Develop 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 restricted versus open access requirements for sensitive materials and user groups
Set up and support live and near-live production and streaming workflows
Troubleshoot encoding and routing issues with engineering
Coordinate media transfer, transit, and delivery workflows across internal teams and external vendors/post houses
Manage media technology vendor relationships, feature evaluations, and usage guidance
Serve as first point of contact for cross-brand client groups for media needs, archive/retrieval, and workflow troubleshooting
Maintain and audit reference data, personnel/location directories, and workflow documentation
Manage media coordinators, including scheduling, time-off and overtime approvals, training, and client communication
Partner with production, editorial, engineering, content security, and network stakeholders
Coordinate with NYC and Hollywood Post Support teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
On-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community