We're partnering with a dynamic company operating in the media and entertainment industries to find a skilled Business Operations Lead in a 6 mos+ contract role. Hybrid role in Culver City, CA. The opportunity involves managing operational workflows, financial processes, and partner relationships within a complex streaming ecosystem.

Business Operations Lead Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational governance across multiple platform business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic plans
• Serve as the central coordinator among cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Finance, Legal, and external rights organizations
• Translate business strategies and agreements into effective operational workflows and execution plans
• Lead financial operations such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure adherence to financial plans
• Manage vendor strategy, develop statements of work, and optimize cost efficiency across the platform ecosystem

Business Operations Lead Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing operational budgets, vendor spend, forecasting, and financial reporting in a fast-paced setting
• Strong understanding of digital streaming business models such as AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and transactional video services across digital ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, contract compliance, and cross-functional workflows
• Experience overseeing and executing partner reporting obligations, including revenue share and royalty reporting
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP or financial systems is preferred

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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