Chief Operating Officer (Entertainment Industry)

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Entertainment Industry

Our Client is one of Indias most recognized and long-running television production houses, known for creating culturally iconic, family-friendly entertainment that reaches millions of viewers daily. With decades of success in broadcast storytelling, the organization has built a reputation for consistency, creative excellence, and strong audience connection.

The studio operates with a collaborative, high-energy culture where innovation meets discipline. Teams work closely across creative, production, marketing, and business functions to deliver content that shapes mainstream entertainment. Employees benefit from exposure to large-scale projects, structured processes, and leadership that values long-term growth and professional development.

Joining Our Client offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally loved content, work with seasoned industry professionals, and build a career in a stable yet creatively driven environment. It is an ideal platform for individuals who want to combine commercial impact with storytelling excellence while growing within a respected and established media brand.

Role Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the media company, ensuring smooth execution of content production, post-production, resource management, and business operations. The role focuses on converting creative vision into efficient, profitable, and timely output while maintaining high quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Production Operations

• Oversee end-to-end production workflows (development to delivery)
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and as per quality standards
• Supervise production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Coordinate between creative, technical, and administrative teams
• Monitor post-production timelines, including editing, VFX, dubbing, and final delivery

Team & Resource Management

• Lead production managers, line producers, operations staff, and support departments
• Develop SOPs for production, equipment usage, and studio operations
• Optimize manpower planning and vendor management
• Ensure cross-department collaboration

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Work closely with the finance team on project budgeting and cost monitoring
• Approve production expenses and vendor contracts
• Implement cost-control mechanisms without compromising output quality

Channel / Platform Deliverables

• Ensure timely delivery of content to broadcasters, OTT platforms, or clients
• Track contractual obligations, technical specs, and deadlines
• Coordinate with distribution and marketing teams for launch schedules

Process & Systems

• Establish operational policies and performance benchmarks
• Implement project management tools and reporting systems
• Drive automation and workflow improvements in production and post-production

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with legal, union, labor, and safety regulations
• Oversee insurance, contracts, and risk mitigation during shoots
• Manage crisis situations (production delays, on-set issues, vendor failures)

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Negotiate with studios, equipment suppliers, freelancers, and post houses
• Maintain relationships with key production partners
• Support leadership in strategic partnerships and scaling operations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of film/TV/digital production workflows
• Excellent project management & scheduling skills
• Budgeting and financial oversight capability
• Vendor negotiation and contract management
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving under high-pressure production environments
• Knowledge of post-production pipelines and delivery formats

Qualification Criteria

Experience & Qualifications

• MBA / Media Management / Production background is a plus
• Total 18+ years experience and with min 10+ years in media production, broadcast operations, or studio management
• Proven experience in handling multiple large-scale productions simultaneously
• Background in line production, production management, or studio operations preferred

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Managing Director

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