MurphyMade Studio Operations Manager / 2026
Studio Operations Manager (Part-Time, Growth Opportunity)
New York City | Hybrid | MurphyMade
MurphyMade is a commercial entertainment photography studio, creating photography for Broadway, television, film, and live entertainment. Our work includes production photography, key art campaigns, editorial portraits, advertising, and publicity imagery for many of the industry's most recognizable productions.
We're looking for someone who loves bringing structure to creative work.
This isn't a traditional administrative assistant role. It's an opportunity to become the operational manager of a growing creative studio. You'll work directly with photographers Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman to keep projects moving, keep clients informed, and meet deadlines so productions run smoothly from initial inquiry through final invoice.
Role Includes:
Oversee and run the day-to-day management of MurphyMade's project pipeline.
Coordinate client communication and ensure timely follow-up.
Manage calendars, scheduling, and production timelines.
Maintain project workflows in Monday.com.
Coordinate freelancers, travel, rentals, and production logistics.
Prepare estimates and invoices.
Lead weekly operations meetings and track action items.
Build systems that make the company more efficient over time.
Looking For Someone Who:
Is exceptionally organized.
Loves solving logistical puzzles.
Communicates professionally and confidently.
Notices details others miss.
Takes initiative instead of waiting for direction.
Can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Enjoys improving systems and workflows.
Photography, management and/or entertainment industry experience is a plus.
Interested? Fill out the form to the right (or click the email link below and provide a short note about yourself/resume) and we will be in touch if we need any other info.