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Operations Manager

Playboy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

This position will report to our Director of Operations and work with the entire Playboy organization ( Brand and Marketing, Print & Digital, Licensing, Legal, Finance & Accounting, and People Operations), as well as our external partners, collaborating with stakeholders to help project manage, coordinate people and resources, create and refine processes, ensure compliance, track all progress & status, and ensure timely delivery dates.

You will be responsible for supporting the project management of these day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, alignment with strategic vision, and legal compliance, including but not limited to, contracts and agreements for all content productions, writers, agents, photographers, models and vendors.

What You’ll Do

Support daily business operations across editorial, digital content, marketing, events, and brand partnerships

Help develop and implement operational systems, processes, and standard operating procedures

Manage project timelines and resource allocation for campaigns, product launches, and events

Coordinate cross-functional teams including creative, marketing, production, and external partners

Track and manage departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships

Establish and monitor KPIs related to content output, audience growth, operational efficiency, and revenue support

Improve workflows using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Notion, Airtable)

Ensure compliance with legal, licensing, and brand guidelines

Support leadership with operational reporting and forecasting

Help manage budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation

Track and report on operational KPIs, performance metrics, and project timelines

Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, editorial, digital, and sales teams

Improve tools and systems used for content calendars, campaign tracking, and project management

Support remote and hybrid team operations, scheduling, and resource planning, ensuring legal, compliance, and brand standards are followed across operations

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Media Management, or related field (preferred)

3+ years of experience in operations, project management, or media/lifestyle environments

Experience working in digital media, publishing, lifestyle brands, or creative industries

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong understanding of digital media production cycles, brand collaborations, and content workflows

Experience working with cross-functional creative and corporate teams

Ability to create and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment

Analytical mindset with experience reporting on metrics and performance

Proficiency with project management, collaboration, and analytics tools

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills

Experience with influencer marketing, talent management, or live events

Familiarity with media buying, campaign analytics, and audience engagement metrics

Knowledge of licensing, rights management, and content distribution

Experience with content management systems (CMS), media planning tools, and project management platforms (Asana, Monday, Airtable, etc.)

Familiarity with influencer partnerships, brand collaborations, and e-commerce operations

Work Environment

Corporate/office setting with hybrid work flexibility

Occasional travel for shoots, events, or brand activations

Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What We Offer

Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options.

Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy.

Pet Insurance for those who need it too!

Dedicated Health and Wellness resources including Employee Assistance Program and Equinox membership subsidy.

Pre-tax Transportation/Commuter Benefits options

Employee Resource Groups

401K program with Company match.

Flexible Time Away Plan

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic, inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, impact, and employee well-being

Equal Employment Opportunity Playboy is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. The right talent for us innately embodies our values. Come as you are.

Job Conditions Individuals applying for this position should understand that Playboy’s brands are focused on creative freedom, artistic expression, and sex positivity. As a result, the business concept is based partly on sex appeal, nudity, and/or sexual wellness products, which means that employees may be exposed to: individuals in sexy and/or sexually provocative clothing, either in person or in photographs or videos; lewd and/or obscene language; depictions of lewd, risqué, intimate or explicit acts or behaviors; conversations and discussions about sex, sexuality and the human anatomy; conversations and discussions where vulgar language may be used, and where sexual jokes and innuendo may be expressed in their presence (collectively the “Conduct”). While individuals should not apply for this position if they find a work environment as described above to be offensive, intimidating, hostile or unwelcome, nothing herein shall prevent them from notifying the Company immediately if they are exposed to conduct of any type–and at any time–with which they feel uncomfortable.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Consumer Services

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