Studio Manager

Culver City, CA

Sony Music Entertainment is currently accepting inquiries and resumes for the recording studio and content hub manager position. We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to keep our team of technicians and employees, as well as our studio space, operating at a professional level. The studio’s success will count on the studio manager's understanding of the unique demands of each session. We look to hire an individual with strong interpersonal skills who is flexible and capable to meet with the demands of the technology and client interface.

What you'll do:

Maintain functionality of the studio space for daily use
Hire and manage studio personnel, including but not limited to security, engineers, freelance runners, other creative and technical staff
Conduct routine inspections to ensure facility is in compliance with Health and Safety Standards; document condition and any needed updates or repairs
Assist with studio branding and marketing activities
Assist with scheduling and facilitating the Sony Global Studio Committee meeting with other Sony locations
Maintain calendar for use of studio space, including managing requests for booking sessions and equipment
Manage the studio budget (facility and equipment) and oversee all accounting operations and invoicing. This includes sending, tracking and reconciling invoices with clients, vendors, technicians and additional studio-related operations and services
Prepare and distribute all reports including but not limited to, session reports, utilization reports and variance reports
Responsible for maintaining all equipment within the studio, including establishing a schedule for regular maintenance, managing repairs, ordering replacements, and overseeing upgrades of studio equipment
Responsible for tracking and maintaining the equipment inventory report
Coordinate outside equipment rental
Assist with other related ad-hoc requests and projects as needed

Who you are:

BA/BS in Recording Arts, Communications, Business; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 – 5 years relevant experience; previous studio experience, both managerial and technical, preferred
Demonstrated experience effectively managing scheduled and budgets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starting, resourceful collaborator with strong ability to identify problems and create solutions
Detail oriented and strong follow-through skills
Proficient in Microsoft suite
Familiarity with studio equipment and knowledge of new music technology, equipment and trends a plus
Flexible and able to accommodate spontaneous changes to schedules and routines
Must be able to lift equipment as needed

What we give you:

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
We invest in your professional growth & development

Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.