About The Destination Channel
🌎 Website :
The Destination Channel is an Emmy-winning travel media brand creating TV shows and social content that showcase the world’s most stunning destinations. Our work airs on CBS, AppleTV, and streaming platforms worldwide.
How to Apply :
📧 Send your resume + a short greeting to peterz@thedestinationchannel.com and CC robv@thedestinationchannel.com.
Production Operations Manager
This role is a hands-on bridge between field production and post-production. You’ll manage gear, media, logistics, and seamless communication between crews and editors in a fast-paced, Emmy-winning travel media environment. No two days are the same.
Term :
🕓 Full-Time Employee (On-site in Culver City with weekend flexibility)
Compensation :
💰 $60,000 – $72,000 annually (depending on experience) + full benefits
Skills In Our Ideal Candidate :
- Deep knowledge of camera equipment, media formats, and field-to-post workflows
- Expert in media transfer, file management, backup systems, and post-delivery protocols
- Proven logistics ninja : crew travel, transport, scheduling, and vendor coordination
- Fluent with production documents, crew lists, call sheets, and wrap reports
- Rapid-fire troubleshooter who stays ice-cool when shoots go sideways
Qualities In Our Ideal Candidate :
Hyper-organized / proactiveThrives under pressureCollaborative team playerOwnership mindsetResponsibilities :
Prep, check, and organize all camera / lighting / grip gear for cruise and field shootsHandle full media pipeline : card formatting → ingest → transfer → LTO archivingCoordinate instant media delivery to editors and secure long-term storageBook and manage all crew travel, hotels, transport, per-diems, and visasSolve on-location problems in real time (gear fails, weather, customs—you name it)Maintain master production bible : crew contacts, shot lists, delivery schedulesJump on occasional weekend shoots or deliveriesTime Breakdown :
70% gear prep, media management, logistics execution20% crew coordination and real-time problem solving10% documentation, archiving, and process improvementDesired Results :
Zero media loss or delivery delaysEvery shoot fully prepped and wrapped without budget / time overagesSeamless hand-off between field teams and post-productionHow to Apply :
📧 Send your resume + a short greeting to peterz@thedestinationchannel.com and CC robv@thedestinationchannel.com.