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Post Production Studio Manager

Chicago, IL

BarkleyOKRP is seeking an experienced Post Production Studio Manager & Operations Lead to join our integrated production team. This pivotal role is focused on streamlining and optimizing our in-house post production capabilities to support continued growth and creative excellence across all media platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on operator who understands the unique demands of advertising post production. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, refining workflows, overseeing internal and external post resources, and ensuring the smooth, timely, and high-quality delivery of work across broadcast, digital, social, and experiential channels.

Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a hands-on approach. The work is fast-moving and iterative, demanding a nimble and solutions-oriented attitude. Above all, this position calls for a team player who is committed to delivering high-quality work with efficiency and precision.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES IN PRODUCTION

 

  • Lead and manage the operational infrastructure of the post production studio
  • Refine and implement scalable workflows, systems, and processes for increased efficiency and output
  • Oversee scheduling, resource management, and capacity planning across editors, animators, and finishing artists
  • Act as the liaison between Production, Creative, and CX teams to ensure clarity and alignment on timelines and deliverables
  • Work with HOP and Editors to understand and optimize post production tools and platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Frame.io, Resolve, etc.)
  • Manage vendor relationships, freelance talent, and quality control across all deliverables
  • Uphold organizational standards for file management, versioning, and platform-specific specs
  • Drive operational best practices and continuously seek opportunities for innovation and improvement

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of experience managing post production operations within an advertising agency, production company, or post house
  • Expertise in post production workflows, scheduling, asset delivery, and talent management
  • Working knowledge of key post platforms and tools, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and project tracking systems
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
  • Comfortable working across teams with varying creative and technical needs

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

  • Experience working with post production teams and systems within an agency environment
  • Familiarity with both broadcast and digital content requirements
  • A strong eye for process improvement and creative operational support
  • Be a team player. Have energy, curiosity, and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines.

 

At BarkleyOKRP, we believe in work that creates gravity —smart, agile, and built to make an impact. If you’re ready to bring structure and scale to a dynamic post production team, we invite you to apply.

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

  • We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive. 
  • BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC. 

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