Senior Manager, Production and Studio Operations

1 week ago


New York City, United States Tonal Full time

Who We Are

Tonal is the smartest home gym and personal trainer. It has completely revolutionized the way people work out at home, with its sleek design and advanced A.I. technology. We've united a diverse team of experts and decades of research to reinvent strength training, making it more efficient, more effective and more engaging.

With this in mind, we want to bring that same innovative approach to the workplace. At Tonal, we continue our shift of emphasis by growing our instrumental team. We collectively weave our knowledge and creativity, as we redefine the future of fitness. We are passionate about building products that transform lives, and building teams that transform the status quo. Together, we can be our strongest.

Overview

Tonal seeks an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and creative leader to work cross-functionally on content and creative productions and oversee studio operations. Based in New York, this highly collaborative role requires a deep understanding of the media landscape and production workflows, providing connective tissue for many stakeholders. Tonal is the industry leader in intelligent strength training, and our commitment to delivering an unparalleled fitness experience extends to our vast library of workout content that streams directly to our members' homes. This pivotal role is instrumental in shaping the vision and strategy for our production teams, ensuring that we continue to provide world-class fitness content that empowers our customers on their fitness journey. This role reports directly to the VP of Content.

What You Will Do

* Production Strategy: Develop and execute a forward-thinking production strategy and vision that aligns with Tonal's mission and business objectives in regards to member engagement. Assess strategic initiatives, map resources accordingly, and provide input and tradeoffs to manager.


* Studio Leadership: Oversees the New York City studio operations, including content production, stage scheduling, day-to-day management of studio resources including building facilities, stage, and technology. Ensures a seamless, well-equipped, and efficient working environment aligned with our professional, cultural, and creative excellence standards.


* Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with cross-functional leads (Creative, Post, Talent, Performance, Product, Social/Community) to implement best practices, fostering a teamwork-driven and collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and innovation.


* People and Project Management: Lead and mentor a team of talented in-house creatives and external contractors within a coordinated, mission-driven environment. Orchestrate in-house systems and workflow processes to ensure seamless execution of artistic, operational, and strategic objectives. Monitor and track the success of shoots, on-time delivery of assets, providing valuable insights for continuous improvement.


* Tech Innovation: Maintain a proactive approach by staying up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, incorporating relevant advancements into studio operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


* Problem Solving & Proactive Communication: Function as the key liaison between production operations and wider Content team. Lead pre-pro strategy, consistently implementing improvements to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams within the studio. Manage logistical, operational, and technical support for teams within the content and cross-functional partners with clear communication.


* Budget Management: Administer and oversee the operating budget for productions and studio operations, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to optimize financial efficiency. Partner closely with VP of Content on budget forecasting. Successfully ensure project completion within allocated budgets.



Who You Are

* 8+ years of experience as a people leader capable of successfully hiring, leading, and developing in-house studio teams


* 5+ years of experience leading in-house studio teams of 5-10 or more individuals


* A confident leader with a growth mindset and a track record of inspiring your team to do their best work, maintain a standard of excellence, and grow in their professions


* A collaborative team player who can communicate effectively


* Experience managing various production environments from "in-studio" to "on-location," from stage productions to mobile-first social shoots.


* An innovative thinker, willing to problem solve creatively, always challenging and improving your work and the processes of your teams.


* Up to date on the latest in production technology and project management


* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


* Very high attention to detail and organization


* This position is an on-site position in the New York City studio and the expectation is that you will be on-site daily Monday-Friday.



Extra Credit

* Passion for fitness and wellness


* Professional experience in the fitness space is a plus, not required



At Tonal, we believe that the unique and varied lived experiences of our teammates contribute to our overall strength. We don't just appreciate differences, we celebrate them, and we always seek people that represent a wide variety of backgrounds. We're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. If your experience aligns with what we're looking for (even if you don't check every single box), send us your application. We would love to hear from you

Tonal is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity. Should you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to us via our confidential email, accessibility@tonal.com. All requests will be addressed and responded to in accordance with Tonal's Accessibility Policy and local legislation.



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