Studio Manager - US Latin, West Coast

This is a Full Time Job

The Studio Manager is the operational and people leader for 5020 Studios Los Angeles –responsible for day-to-day facility excellence, team performance, client experience, and financial stewardship. This role ensures the studio runs smoothly and safely while delivering a world-class experience to artists, producers, the label, and the partners.

What you'll do:

Operations & Facility Oversight
• Lead daily studio operations across all rooms, lounges, and support spaces to ensure flawless readiness.
• Own facility maintenance plans (preventative reactive), coordinating vendors and internal facilities staff.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts (HVAC, cleaning, security, internet, building management, technical service providers).
• Maintain operational standards for safety, cleanliness, security, and client-facing presentation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies (access control, after-hours protocols, incident reporting).

Team Leadership: Recruiting, Scheduling & Performance
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard studio engineering and support staff (engineers, assistants, runners, client services).
• Build weekly/monthly schedules aligned to bookings, sessions, and events; ensure coverage and quick-response staffing.
• Set performance expectations, coach for excellence, and conduct reviews with clear development plans.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, urgency, discretion, and technical excellence.
• Coordinate training for workflows, documentation, room standards, and client experience best practices.

Budget Ownership & Financial Oversight
• Own local operating budget across utilities, vendor services, catering, procurement, repairs, and studio supplies.
• Approve purchasing, maintain vendor pricing discipline, and track cost-to-session economics.
• Monitor invoices, reconcile recurring costs, and ensure timely submission/approval with finance.
• Create quarterly forecasts for maintenance, equipment service, facility upgrades, and event needs.
• Identify efficiency opportunities (vendor consolidation, supply optimization, scheduling improvements).

Local Studio Events Oversight
• Plan and execute local studio events (label activations, brand partnerships).
• Coordinate logistics: staffing, security, catering, room configuration, technical needs, guest flow, and run-of-show.
• Ensure events meet brand standards and provide a premium guest experience.
• Align events with local business goals and community relationships.

Artist & Client Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary on-site relationship owner for artists, producers, labels, managers, and VIP clients.
• Ensure sessions are staffed correctly and executed with discretion, hospitality, and proactive problem-solving.
• Handle escalations quickly and professionally; protect client satisfaction and long-term relationships.

Who you are:
• Experience in studio operations, production facilities, hospitality, or comparable high-touch environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing schedules, hiring, coaching, and performance of technical teams.
• Strong budget ownership experience with vendor management and procurement discipline.
• Deep understanding of studio workflow and client expectations (recording, mixing, production sessions, file delivery).
• Highly organized, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Core Competencies
• Operational excellence and attention to detail
• People leadership and culture building
• Client-first mindset and relationship management
• Financial discipline and prioritization
• Vendor negotiation and service accountability
• Event planning and execution

Working Conditions / Expectations
• On-site role based in Los Angeles; schedule includes nights/weekends as needed for sessions and events.
• Requires confidentiality and discretion with artists and clients.
• Ability to lift/move light equipment and studio supplies as needed.

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