<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><strong>Senior Technical Lead – Customer Data Platform (CDP)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Torrance, CA</p><p><strong>Work Type:</strong> Onsite – 4 days per week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Technical Lead</strong> to define the technical strategy, architecture, and execution of our Customer Data Platform (CDP). This individual will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that enable unified customer data management, advanced analytics, and personalized experiences. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of modern cloud technologies and data platforms.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, development, and deployment of a scalable, secure, and high-performance CDP SaaS product.</li><li>Architect solutions integrating various data sources, APIs, and third-party platforms.</li><li>Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.</li><li>Build and maintain workflow pipelines using <strong>Digdag</strong>, integrating with platforms such as <strong>Treasure Data</strong>, <strong>AWS</strong>, or other cloud services.</li><li>Automate ETL processes and schedule tasks using Digdag’s YAML-based workflow definitions.</li><li>Implement data quality checks, logging, and alerting mechanisms within workflows.</li><li>Leverage AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, Athena) to enhance data processing and storage capabilities.</li><li>Ensure best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and documentation.</li><li>Oversee data privacy, security, and compliance initiatives (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).</li><li>Develop real-time and batch data processing systems.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Mentor and guide developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide hands-on support as needed.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.</li></ul>
