Los Angeles Times · 1 day ago
Vice President of Operations (LA Times Studios)
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expLos Angeles Times is a premier studio for groundbreaking storytelling, aiming to create a more connected world through innovative content. The Vice President of Operations will provide strategic leadership to optimize business operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and driving improvements in productivity and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals, ensuring consistent execution and organizational growth
Lead cross-functional teams and oversee operations across all business units to ensure efficiency, alignment, and measurable impact
Evaluate and enhance operational workflows, communication structures, and policies to increase scalability, cost-effectiveness, and performance while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking; partner with Finance to monitor KPIs, ensure P&L accountability, and drive margin improvement
Work closely with leaders in Sales, Marketing, Content, Events, Games, and Technology to align operational support, streamline communications, and execute on shared objectives
Partner directly with the President to set strategic priorities, monitor organizational progress, and ensure all projects and initiatives are advancing as planned
Oversee and coordinate company-wide projects, ensuring milestones are achieved, interdepartmental dependencies are managed effectively, and risks are mitigated proactively
Supervise and mentor directors, managers, and operational staff, fostering leadership growth and ensuring strong succession planning
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, as well as department heads and operational teams, building a collaborative culture of accountability, trust, and excellence
Build and maintain a strong culture of high performance and operational discipline across all teams
Work with Legal to ensure operational compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, implementing controls that mitigate risk and support business continuity
Negotiate and manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs
Identify and drive initiatives that leverage technology, data, and emerging best practices to improve operations and support new revenue opportunities
Provide operational leadership for assigned functions, serving as the primary escalation point, and establishing operational standards, and performance expectations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required
Minimum of 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, business management, or a related field, including 5+ years in a senior management or executive role overseeing multi-departmental functions
Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to translate organizational goals into actionable operational strategies
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring accountability and timely delivery
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with the ability to manage P&L and drive cost efficiencies
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, mentoring leaders, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Expertise in process improvement, AI tools, workflow design, and implementing systems that enhance scalability and performance
Experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and staffing/resource allocation at scale
Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement across a business unit
Skilled in partnering across Sales, Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Legal functions to align goals and deliver integrated business outcomes
Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and use data-driven insights to guide operational decisions, evaluate performance and improve overall operational effectiveness and profitability
Adept at navigating organizational transformation, leading through ambiguity, and implementing strategic initiatives in dynamic environments
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities; capable of influencing at all levels of the organization
Highly driven, proactive, and results-oriented leader with a commitment to operational excellence and ethical leadership
Preferred
Experience in media, publishing, entertainment, or event-based organizations
Strong background in digital transformation and technology-enabled operations
Skilled at change management, organizational development, and workforce planning
Company
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.2 million and 2.1 million on Sunday, more than 32 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.4 million.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.25M
2000-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Lee Fentress
EVP, Business Development
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