Studio Operations Lead

Studio Operations Lead

Culver City, California, United States

Marketing

Summary

Posted : Oct 01, 2025

Role Number : 200623949-0670

Apple Music is seeking a Studios Operations Lead to join our team! We are seeking a highly organized, passionate, and personable individual that will proactively manage the day to day events and activities in our studio in partnership with the Talent Relations and Production teams. This role is critical in setting the tone for our creative space and being the face of the studio — ensuring a seamless, welcoming, and high-functioning environment for our internal teams, VIP guests, and partners.

Description

As the Studio Operations Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our production studio and partnering with the Production, Engineering and Talent Relations teams. This role ensures the smooth functioning of the studio’s activities, facilities, teams and workflows, and helps maintain the physical and cultural integrity of our space. You obsess over finer details, thrive in dynamic environments, balance hospitality with operational precision, and bring a calm, can-do energy to everything you do. Having a finger on the pulse of the studio will be integral to help push both internal and external teams to keep the studio at full capacity, which sometimes will include going into culture to find non- traditional operations. Studio's Reception & Guest Experience : Serve as the first point of contact for all studio visitors, including both internal and external partners, engaging walkthroughs of the space, and overseeing hospitality needs. Create a warm, professional, and secure front-of-house environment that reflects our studio values. Including everything from how guests park, to where they enter, to escorting them to dressing rooms, etc. Coordinate closely with Production and Talent teams for any fan facing events to ensure quality of service. Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering and Talent Relations to manage the daily schedule and activity in the building. Support Artist & Talent teams with VIP needs and hospitality requests to ensure a best-in-class guest experience. Act as a curator of cross-functional uses of the space. Manage communications with other parts of the Apple ecosystem, and identify moments in the calendar when the space could be used creatively by internal or external partners. Collaborate with Events & Experiential team to ideate on out-of-the-box ideas for the building and develop proposals for new uses of the space that drive culture and conversation. Develop a creative reporting system to share weekly recaps with leadership that summarize key highlights from the week, upcoming events, and content output. Team Support & Culture : Work with the wider team to ensure there is always a steady flow of exciting guests and activity happening in our space. Act as a connective tissue between creative, production, and administrative teams. Assist in planning and executing internal and external events, offsite workshops, or team moments. Think ahead for special moments, anniversaries, VIP guests and ideate on how to make those moments or visits extra special. No detail is too small. Build a creative conduit to keep leadership aware of activities in the Studio including community outreach and non traditional programming. Facilities Oversight : Maintain the studio's appearance to the highest standards — clean, safe, and studio-ready at all times. Partner with the Production & Engineering teams to coordinate with facilities and security teams to resolve maintenance or technical issues efficiently. Track and order supplies, handle deliveries, and ensure all front-of-house systems run smoothly. Scheduling & Operational Flow : Closely collaborate with the wider Production, Engineering and Talent Relations teams to manage daily studio bookings and calendars across multiple rooms and activities with the help of the Coordinating Producer. Support alignment between Production, Engineering, and Talent Relations teams on daily priorities and logistics.

Minimum Qualifications

8 + years experience in front-of-house, studio coordination, and hospitality roles (creative, music, or production environments preferred).

5+ years of corporate management and people management experience.

Outstanding communication, planning, creative and critical thinking skills.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining strategic, flexible and proactive, and maintaining a high attention to detail while juggling multiple priorities with tight timelines.

Deep understanding of studio culture, creative and production workflows, and confidentiality standards.

Proven capability with curating bespoke experiences in physical spaces for different audiences.

Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and adapt to rapidly changing production and artist schedules.

Up to 15 % travel required, both domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about planning for finer details and understand that strong operations are the foundation of great creative work.

Well versed in pop culture and music, and are passionate about the entertainment landscape.

Existing relationships across music, sports, and the entertainment industry.

Able to read a room, anticipate needs, and move things forward proactively.

OSHA or equivalent safety training / certification.

Proficient in building presentations in Apple Keynote.

Proven ability to maneuver through levels of ambiguity.

Excited to help build a best-in-class studio experience — for everyone who walks through the door.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $146,500 and $220,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https : / / www.apple.com / careers / us / benefits.html)

Note : Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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