Media Operations Program Manager at angel

Summary/objective: The Media Operations Program Manager at Angel Studios is the outcome owner of media project delivery from intake through archival. This role leads the structured execution of media and film content, ensuring every project moves through the pipeline with operational excellence, creative alignment, and on-time delivery. The Program Manager serves as the primary operational interface between filmmakers, internal departments, and the Media Operations team—driving accountability, innovation, and delivery readiness across all active content. This is a high-ownership role requiring strategic leadership, strong execution, and the ability to build and improve systems at scale. Expectations at Angel Studios: • Amplify light in every action. • As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and manage across teams to deliver results. • You are responsible for using all resources wisely—money, people, and time—to achieve the best possible outcomes. • Know your customer—it may be viewers, investors, creators, or fellow Angel team members. Understand their needs and deliver with excellence. • Own the success of your team and partners—support hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, growth, and accountability. • Create clear opportunities for ownership within your workflows and empower others to lead. • Offer candid feedback compassionately and consistently, ensuring clarity and growth for those you lead. • Actively move the Angel mission forward through your contributions and team engagement. • When faced with roadblocks or setbacks, proactively seek creative solutions and drive toward resolution—not blame. Essential Functions • Lead and own the full lifecycle of assigned media projects—content onboarding, project planning, internal alignment, technical delivery, and archival. • Serve as the primary operational partner to filmmakers and content creators, guiding them through Angel’s internal asset management and technical requirements. • Develop and manage detailed project frameworks, production calendars, and asset tracking systems to support consistent, on-time delivery. • Own cross-functional communication and execution across Media Operations, Content, Marketing, Legal, Product, and other departments. • Facilitate regular delivery-focused meetings and risk reviews to remove blockers and ensure alignment across teams. • Architect repeatable workflows and scalable approaches that allow Angel Studios to expand its content portfolio without compromising quality. • Continuously assess and improve systems for efficiency, automation, and clarity across the Media Operations function. • Maintain strong oversight on deliverable quality, ensuring all assets meet Angel’s technical, creative, and legal standards. • Represent operational excellence across the company and serve as a strategic partner in launching world-class media. • Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings. • Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in the English language required. Additional language proficiency is a plus. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Competencies • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes. • Exceptional verbal and written communicator with presence and clarity. • Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes deliverables and timelines. • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management software (e.g., Airtable, Asana, Smartsheet). • Deep understanding of media production pipelines, digital asset workflows, and delivery standards. • Resourceful, solution-oriented, and able to operate confidently in ambiguity. • Detail-driven, highly organized, and excellent at setting and tracking priorities. • Fast learner who adapts to new systems and tools quickly. • Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment. • Demonstrates Angel’s cultural principles, including high energy, shared context, and candor with positive intent. • Participates in setting and achieving team and individual goals consistently. Work environment • When in the main office, team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy. This can lead to creative genius and collaborative teamwork, but can also create a need to put headphones on and hunker down, as needed. EEO Statement • At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. • Other duties • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. • 3–5 years of experience in media operations, creative production, or project/program management within a content-centric environment. • Strong understanding of technical delivery pipelines, post-production approaches and creative asset management. Preferred education and experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communications, or Business-related field. • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential. • Experience in studio, streaming, or entertainment/media-tech environments. • Guild background strongly preferred Work authorization • Must be authorized to work in the United States Other duties • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Closing from Default - All locations Perks at Angel: - Competitive compensation - 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents - Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance - Generous Paid Time Off - Health Spending Account (HSA) - 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match - Paid parental leave - Identity Theft Insurance - Pet Insurance Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.