Senior Manager, Academy Studios

Essential Functions of the Job

• Manage day-to-day production and creative execution across all Academy Studios' content verticals, including the Academy Museum, Academy Collections, Academy100, Academy Gold, and the Oscar and Academy YouTube channels.
• Oversee video production from concept through delivery—ensuring quality, timeliness, alignment with brand standards, and adherence to Academy Studios' YouTube content strategy.
• Develop and execute new digital formats for the Academy and Oscars YouTube channels, utilizing a deep understanding of YouTube best practices and audience growth strategies.
• Oversee in-house and external production teams, editors, and vendors to maintain high production value and creative consistency.
• Lead pre-production planning, including scripting, logistics, and scheduling, and support on-site filming for Academy and Museum events.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-departmental workflows across multiple concurrent projects to ensure projects stay on track and within scope.
• Manage production budgets and vendor contracts under the direction of the Sr. Director, Academy Studios.
• Develop and refine production workflows and documentation for consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Contribute to weekly production meetings to track project milestones, surface blockers, and align stakeholders.
• Maintain asset libraries, file management, and archiving systems to ensure accessibility and organization.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with Academy leadership, internal departments, and external partners to produce content that aligns with institutional goals and key campaigns.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that integrate content across marketing, social media, and communications efforts.

Required Competencies

• A bachelor’s degree in Film, Communications, Media Production, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in digital video production, including significant experience optimizing YouTube channels.
• Strong technical expertise in pre-production, production, and post-production workflows, including camera operation, lighting, and sound.
• Deep understanding of YouTube SEO, metadata optimization, and channel growth strategies.
• Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop), YouTube Studio, and analytics dashboards (TubeBuddy, vidIQ, Google Analytics).
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and composed under pressure, with experience interfacing with leadership, talent, and external partners.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication and storytelling abilities.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in content creation.
• Willingness to work extended hours during high-volume periods such as awards season and major Academy events.

Required Vaccination

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match.
• Clean Air Commuter Program.
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning.
• Free Academy membership screenings.
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage.