Operations Manager at a Media Company - TalentQL

TalentQL - Our client in the media industry is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a proactive Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and set the foundation for scalable growth.
• This role is ideal for a self-starter who takes ownership and is passionate about the media industry.
• As the Operations Manager, you will help shape the next chapter of the company by leading operational excellence, driving sustainable growth, and building a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling the business, expanding revenue streams, and ensuring the delivery of world-class creative work.
• In this role, you will take full ownership of operational systems and efficiencies, working closely with leadership to prepare for expansion and upcoming launches.
• You will be responsible for building and managing a reliable team, optimizing studio operations, and enhancing brand visibility.
• Your strategic and hands-on approach will directly impact the company’s ability to win new business and grow effectively.
• We’re looking for someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do; someone who can spot challenges, design solutions, and execute them independently.
• If you’re resourceful, solutions-oriented, and excited about shaping the future of a growing media brand, we’d love to meet you.

What you will be doing

• Lead organizational transformation and build scalable operational systems
• Drive strategic planning and execution aligned with the company's vision
• Implement lean, efficient processes that support creative excellence
• Foster a culture of speed, accountability, innovation, and reliability
• Build and lead a proactive business development engine to secure new clients and revenue streams
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in the Nigerian and global documentary/media space
• Design and implement performance dashboards and operational metrics
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and ensure seamless execution across teams
• Partner closely with the Creative Director to translate creative vision into actionable strategies
• Lead cultural change and build alignment across the organization.

Qualifications
What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in operations management, preferably in a creative, media, or fast-paced startup environment
• A strategic thinker and strong executor who can bring structure to creativity
• Deep understanding of African storytelling, creative workflows, and digital media
• Proven ability to lead teams, build systems, and work across creative and operational functions
• Passion for socially-driven narratives and storytelling as a tool for change
• Track record of leading organizational transformation or turnaround
• Demonstrated success in creating a strategy that yields revenue growth
• Experience designing and implementing operational processes that enable creative teams
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian media landscape, with a global perspective.

Must have Skills:

• Builder mindset: loves creating systems from scratch
• Strategic thinker with a strong execution focus
• Proven experience driving business growth and innovation
• Deep understanding of creative workflows and the media industry
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, speed, and reliability
• Collaborative leadership style
• Effective communicator with great leadership influence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online