Project Manager – Publishing Operations
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Project Management
Job Description Apply Now
The role of Project Manager – Publishing Operations offers an exciting opportunity to drive strategic and operational excellence within a dynamic entertainment organization. This position focuses on implementing structure, visibility, and alignment across key publishing operations initiatives, ensuring seamless project execution and continual process improvement. As a Project Manager – Publishing Operations, you will work closely with various teams to establish scalable systems that enhance intake, prioritization, and tracking processes across multiple operational functions.
The Project Manager – Publishing Operations is vital for supporting and enhancing daily operational workflows, increasing efficiency, and building collaborative relationships across departments. This position is especially suited for professionals who excel in fast-paced environments, possess a strong background in project management, and thrive on building robust operational frameworks. You will utilize your expertise in project management tools and methodologies to streamline communication, foster team collaboration, and deliver measurable results within publishing operations.
By joining our organization as a Project Manager – Publishing Operations, you will be instrumental in supporting ongoing team collaboration through improved rituals, communication channels, and process enhancements. Your ability to partner with team leads and cross-functional stakeholders will be essential in bringing structure and clarity to complex projects, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with the company’s broader strategic goals. This role also emphasizes continuous process optimization, sustainability, and the implementation of best practices that contribute to long-term organizational success.
In this full-time Project Manager – Publishing Operations position, you’ll drive execution across multiple workstreams, maintaining visibility into priorities, progress, and deliverables. You will have the unique opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to scalable systems and sustainable operating practices that improve operational efficiency over time. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project or program management, strong stakeholder management skills, and hands-on experience with leading project tracking tools such as Airtable, Asana, or Jira.
Working with our organization provides you access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Our company is recognized as an industry leader, offering exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee can thrive and contribute to our ongoing success.
If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional eager to drive operational excellence in publishing, we encourage you to apply for the Project Manager – Publishing Operations position today by clicking the job application button.
Project Manager – Publishing Operations Summary- Drive structure, visibility, and alignment across key publishing operations initiatives
- Develop and enhance intake, prioritization, and tracking systems for operational efficiency
- Partner cross-functionally to improve execution and collaboration across teams
- Implement sustainable systems and best practices to improve efficiency
- Create and improve systems for project intake, prioritization, and tracking across multiple teams
- Collaborate with team leads and stakeholders to clarify project goals and operational workflows
- Strengthen team collaboration through enhanced communication and process improvements
- Monitor and drive execution across several workstreams, maintaining clear visibility into priorities and deliverables
- Contribute to the development of scalable operating practices that promote long-term sustainability
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Recognition as a top employer in the industry
- 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or operations roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and teams
- Strong experience in building and optimizing systems, processes, and workflows
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Airtable, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in managing multiple priorities
- Experienced in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
- Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
- Adaptable and resourceful, with a passion for operational excellence
- Our organization has over 25 years of industry experience and is recognized for excellence in staffing and talent management
- We are dedicated to supporting employee success with personalized engagement management
- Enjoy working in a thriving, innovative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- This role offers the chance to develop and implement impactful operational strategies in a leading entertainment company
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.