<p><strong>***Please contact Valerie Nielsen for immediate consideration - please send copy of your resume and times to connect***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title: Director of IT (Media & Entertainment / Post-Production)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Century City, California - Hybrid — 3 days onsite (Tues/Wed/Thurs)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $175,000 – $250,000 base + bonus tied to ROI / operational savings</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a strategic, efficiency-driven <strong>Director of IT</strong> with deep experience in the <strong>Media & Entertainment</strong> industry—particularly in Trailer, Post-Production, or Creative Operations environments. This leader will be responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing scalable workflows, optimizing costs, and ensuring technology empowers both the creative and business sides of the organization.</p><p>The ideal candidate has a unique blend of <strong>technical expertise, financial acumen, and an understanding of creative workflows</strong>, with a proven track record of influencing teams, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable ROI.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of technology systems that support post-production, trailer workflows, and creative operations.</li><li>Partner with Finance, Operations, and Creative stakeholders to streamline processes, reduce operational friction, and ensure technology aligns with business goals.</li><li>Drive change management initiatives—promoting new tools, workflows, and processes to improve efficiency across teams.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Director of IT on <strong>AI integration</strong>, automation, and next-generation toolsets that enhance productivity and reduce costs.</li><li>Evaluate, select, and implement software and hardware that support media asset management, workflow orchestration, and post-production pipelines.</li><li>Maintain high service levels for all studio, creative, and production teams; ensure uptime, reliability, and workflow continuity.</li><li>Oversee IT budget, cost optimization initiatives, vendor management, and technology forecasting.</li><li>Implement KPIs and ROI metrics to track cost savings, workflow improvements, and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Lead and mentor IT staff; foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and results-driven culture.</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p><strong>Required Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5+ years leadership experience</strong> in IT within Trailer, Post-Production, or broader Media & Entertainment environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of media workflows, post pipelines, asset management systems, and creative technology.</li><li>Demonstrated success delivering <strong>ROI-driven improvements</strong> (e.g., “saved X by implementing Y”).</li><li>Proven ability to drive change and influence cross-functional teams toward new processes or technologies.</li><li>Experience integrating or deploying <strong>AI tools</strong>, automation, and modern productivity systems.</li><li>Ability to balance creative needs with financial and operational realities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a strong cultural leadership mindset.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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