Head of Operations
Jumpcut is the first data science-driven studio reimagining how films and TV shows are developed to elevate fresh voices and stories. With collaborators including Disney, award-winning producer Lawrence Bender, and more, the company leverages years of data science to gauge audience demand for underrepresented storytellers and democratize access to Hollywood. For more information, visit jumpcutmedia.com. Recent press: TechCrunch, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter.
Jumpcut is looking for a business leader to oversee our company’s operations. The Head of Operations will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for operations and strategy implementation to help the company rethink the Hollywood studio model from the ground up and build a new company at the intersection of data and creativity. The role includes building a creative pipeline from being involved in negotiations and closing deals with creators, partners and content buyers and creating sustainable and scalable ways to help make the films and TV shows come to life.
As Head of Operations you will:
- Set up and drive the company’s operational capabilities
- Negotiate and close deals with prospective partners and external creative collaborators
- Lead operational and financial planning including leading the team to achieve P&L outcomes, OKRs and KPIs.
- Develop optimal strategies for best serving our creative partners and collaborators and make determinations as to where we should invest/allocate resources
- Work collaboratively with the CEO, Head of Development, Head of Product and external teams to shape and move key projects and initiatives forward
- Have your fingerprints all over Jumpcut’s business. You’ll use your curiosity and other skills to execute quickly, get 1% better every day, and roll out playbooks to grow the business which means everything from high-level strategy to specific operational details
We’re excited about you because:
- You can comfortably operate at 100,000 feet but also roll up your sleeves and get into the weeds
- You like diving into problems that haven’t been solved before and coming up with strategic and tactical plans to innovate
- You thrive in a rapidly changing environment and love learning
- You want to own the outcome and impact our most critical business metrics
- You want to be part of a founding team to shape and vision and direction of the company
- You’re passionate about TV, film, and storytelling
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in consulting, finance, strategy, business development or operations experience including 3+ years of leadership and management experience
- High-growth or early-stage startup experience
- Analytics and execution background - ability to identify and implement growth opportunities
- An exceptional track record of building partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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Jumpcut is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Atomic considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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This role can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States with the exception of Colorado.