Vayner Media

Manager, Production Technology

Vayner Media • $90K — $110K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years in post-production technical roles and editorial workflow management
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and After Effects
  • Deep understanding of commercial editorial pipelines and formats
  • Experience with Frame.io and creating scalable workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Flexible to meet production needs outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of editorial workflows and act as lead assistant editor as needed
  • Troubleshoot workflow issues to minimize downtime
  • Lead naming, archiving, retention policies, and storage monitoring
  • Serve as a technical resource for editors and production teams
  • Train and onboard new team members on editorial best practices
  • Manage Frame.io implementation and ensure proper use across teams
  • Implement and refine workflows based on input from the Director of Technology
  • Collaborate with technical support teams to address productivity issues.

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored 401k with match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Caregiver (Parental) Leave
  • Health and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Who you are: We're looking for a solutions-oriented Manager, Production Technology to support the day-to-day workflows that power editorial and post-production at VaynerX. This role sits at the intersection of creative production and technical execution, keeping projects moving smoothly through the editorial pipeline, giving teams the tools and support they need, and leading internal Frame.io and editorial processes across the company. This is a unique hybrid role, where your tasks will span hands on assistant editing to big picture policy scaling. Working closely with the Director of Technology, you'll support editors, assistant editors, and production teams by implementing best practices, troubleshooting workflow issues, and anticipating challenges before they become problems. The ideal candidate is deeply familiar with commercial editorial workflows and thrives in fast-moving environments where technical clarity directly impacts creative output.

Role Summary
  • Oversee the day-to-day operational health of editorial workflows across active productions, acting as lead assistant editor when projects require hands-on media ingest, prep, conform, and delivery • Ensure projects are set up correctly within internal systems, including folder structures, media organization, and workflow templates
  • Troubleshoot workflow issues during active productions to minimize downtime and maintain creative momentum
  • Leads naming archive and retention policy, storage capacity monitoring, proxy and offline/online workflows, and dailies handling.
  • Serve as the primary technical resource for editors, assistant editors, and production teams, providing guidance on media management, project organization, and editorial best practices • Partner with editorial teams to ensure projects are properly prepared for finishing, conform, color, sound, and delivery
  • Train and monitor editors, assistant editors, and production staff on internal post-production workflows and best practices, and help onboard new team members and freelancers • Maintain documentation for editorial pipelines, project setup standards, and media management procedures
  • Serve as the global lead for Frame.io implementation, training, and workflows across VaynerX, including account and project structure, permissions, integrations with editorial tools, documentation, and ongoing support for all entities and pods
  • Implement workflows and systems designed by the Director of Technology, and help test and deploy new tools, plug-ins, and workflow solutions that support scalable production pipelines • Ensure media is properly organized, backed up, and archived according to internal protocols,
    working alongside assistant editors to maintain project hygiene and consistent file organization • Work closely with Production, Editorial, and Post teams to ensure technical workflows align with production timelines
  • Liaise with internal IT and technical support teams when issues impact editorial productivity • Identify workflow inefficiencies and recurring technical challenges across productions, and partner with the Director of Technology to recommend solutions and refine post-production workflows as the department scales
  • Stay current on evolving editorial technologies and tools that could improve production efficiency


Experience & Qualifications
  • 6-8+ years of experience in post-production technical roles, assistant editing, and editorial workflow management
  • Strong working knowledge of commercial editorial pipelines from ingest through final delivery, with experience supporting editorial teams in high-volume commercial or agency environments • Advanced proficiency in post-production software including Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and After Effects
  • Strong understanding of media formats, codecs, color pipelines, and delivery specifications • Proven experience using Frame.io, including training teams and establishing workflows at scale • Experience with shared storage and cloud-based workflows (EditShare, LucidLink, etc.) • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within fast-paced production environments • Ability to translate technical workflows into clear, practical guidance for creative teams, with strong documentation and communication skills
  • Willingness to respond to production needs that may arise outside of standard working hours


This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.

  • Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
  • Employer-sponsored 401k with match
  • Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Caregiver (Parental) Leave
  • Health and Wellness benefits


Base Salary

$90,000-$110,000 USD

About Vayner Media

Vayner Media is a digital marketing agency that provides social media and content marketing services to businesses. The company's services include strategy development, creative production, and media planning and buying. Vayner Media has worked with a variety of clients, including PepsiCo, General Electric, and Johnson & Johnson. The company was founded in 2009 by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Learn more about Vayner Media
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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