Director, Studio Operations

About Us

Join the place creatives call home!

Fremantle is one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers, and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film, and Documentaries.

Our Purpose

From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Priscilla and Poor Things, to incredible entertainment and documentaries like Password, Too Hot to Handle, House of Kardashian, the Got Talent and Idols franchises, Waco: American Apocalypse, Deadliest Catch, and recently launched the floor, we make shows with global appeal. Fremantle creates and delivers irresistible entertainment.

Amplifying local stories on a global scale, Fremantle produces and delivers premium, multi-genre IP across the 27 territories it operates in, and also represents world-leading digital business, with more than 495 million fans and 300 billion views for its standout content across all platforms . Fremantle is a proudly independent group of content creators, and home to some of the biggest entertainment formats, compelling international dramas, award-winning films, and high-quality documentaries.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Director, Studio Operations who will oversee the day-to-day facility operations for a Fremantle controlled production studio, office space and two warehouse spaces, all which support two of our flagship game shows anchored at the studio. This position reports into the SVP of Unscripted Production at Fremantle. This position manages one staff, Studio Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• ·Operational budgeting, cost tracking and reporting
• Work with corporate to prepare operational budgets
• Manage purchase orders and related invoice approvals
• Track costs against budget and prepare corporate reporting
• Strategic planning for long term capital investments/improvements
• Manage relationships with individual production teams
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and maintenance providers
• On site management responsibilities of overseeing a Studio Manager
• ·Manage studio security

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years as a commercial Property Manager/Operations Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience continued

• Excellent financial analysis skills.
• Supervisory experience and the ability to coach and train staff.
• Experience in studio operations or production in the entertainment industry is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated working knowledge of computers and software, including MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Able to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and daily time constraints
• Driven, innovation, strategic and solution focused
• Demonstrated ability to work with creative individuals
• Able to communicate in a constructive, proactive manner

The pay rate for this position is between $130,000 and $150,000 annually, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation (if any).

Fremantle offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) which includes holiday closures, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, learning & development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office.

Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, itself a division of the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann.

For more information, please visit Fremantle.com, follow Fremantle on Twitter @FremantleHQ and Instagram. @fremantle or visit Fremantle’s LinkedIn page.

Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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