What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Operations Manager position at Diversified?
About Diversified
Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.
What To Expect
At Diversified, you’ll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you’re ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.
How You’ll Contribute
The Studio Operations Manager supports the daily technical operation of the client’s in-house studios, ensuring studio equipment, systems, and workflows are reliable, well‑maintained, and ready for executive, leadership, and client‑facing productions.
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, responsible for maintaining studio equipment health, managing firmware and IT compliance updates, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and providing on‑site technical support during live events, leadership broadcasts, and pre‑recorded marketing content.
In addition to strong technical skills, this role requires excellent communication and professionalism to confidently support executive leaders and key stakeholders who regularly utilize the studio.
Responsible for our customer’s Los Angeles Broadcast Studio, Podcast Studio and Go Studios.
What You’ll Do
Studio Operations & Live Production Support
Equipment Lifecycle & Maintenance
Education & Certifications:
We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:
Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.
What To Expect
At Diversified, you’ll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you’re ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.
How You’ll Contribute
The Studio Operations Manager supports the daily technical operation of the client’s in-house studios, ensuring studio equipment, systems, and workflows are reliable, well‑maintained, and ready for executive, leadership, and client‑facing productions.
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, responsible for maintaining studio equipment health, managing firmware and IT compliance updates, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and providing on‑site technical support during live events, leadership broadcasts, and pre‑recorded marketing content.
In addition to strong technical skills, this role requires excellent communication and professionalism to confidently support executive leaders and key stakeholders who regularly utilize the studio.
Responsible for our customer’s Los Angeles Broadcast Studio, Podcast Studio and Go Studios.
What You’ll Do
Studio Operations & Live Production Support
- Provide hands‑on technical support for live studio events, leadership communications, executive recordings, and client marketing productions
- Support setup, operation, and teardown of studio systems including cameras, audio, lighting, switching, and streaming equipment
- Act as on‑site technical support during high‑visibility and time‑sensitive productions
- Ensure studio environments are production‑ready, reliable, and consistently meet quality expectations
- Capture operational feedback and observations during productions to inform studio improvements and future enhancements
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across studio and control room environments.
- Perform break/fix support for production systems and peripherals.
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineers or vendors as needed, providing clear documentation and context
- Minimize production downtime through proactive issue identification and resolution
Equipment Lifecycle & Maintenance
- Maintain studio equipment inventories and track asset health
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on cameras, audio systems, lighting, and production hardware
- Ensure all studio systems remain compliant with IT standards, firmware requirements, and security guidelines
- Support lifecycle refresh activities by identifying aging or underperforming equipment and coordinating updates or replacements
- Follow established studio SOPs and operational standards
- Assist in updating documentation related to equipment configuration, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps
- Support consistent workflows for live, hybrid, and recorded productions to reduce setup time and technical friction
- Contribute recommendations to improve studio workflows, tooling, and standards based on real-world event support experience
- Serve as a technical point of contact for studio users, including executive leaders and key business stakeholders
- Communicate clearly and professionally in high‑pressure environments
- Translate technical issues into clear, non‑technical explanations when supporting leadership
- Build trust through calm execution, preparedness, and strong customer service mindset
- Partner with internal teams to translate event feedback into actionable improvement recommendations.
Education & Certifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 6 years of experience in studio operations, broadcast support, AV engineering, or enterprise media environments
- 6 years of hands‑on experience supporting live productions, executive events, or recorded content
- Working knowledge of studio equipment including cameras, audio, lighting, switching, routing, and streaming systems
- Experience performing technical troubleshooting, break/fix support, and preventative maintenance
- Familiarity with firmware updates, IT compliance requirements, and equipment lifecycle concepts
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort supporting executive‑level users
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution‑focused in live production environments
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required for live or high‑visibility events
- Experience in hybrid or IP‑based production environments
- Exposure to enterprise IT or security standards related to AV systems
- Experience supporting client‑facing or marketing content production
We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:
- Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs
- HSA & HRA company contributions
- Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
- Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
- 401k with company match
- Paid maternity leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
- Commuter benefits
- And much more