Studio Operator

About Pivot & Post StudiosPivot & Post Studios is a DC-based podcast and video production studio. We offer professional recording spaces, production support, and a community built around mission-driven media. We are a startup in the best sense: we have the infrastructure, the clients, and the momentum. We need the right person to help us run it.The RoleWe are looking for a Studio Operator who is sharp, reliable, and genuinely excited about production. This is a fixed-term contract engagement covering the studio's launch and ramp-up period, July through November 2026. You will be the person who makes every session run smoothly: setting up the studio, running the equipment, supporting clients and talent, and keeping the schedule on track. This is a hands-on, in-person role and the foundation of everything we do at the studio.What You Will DoStudio OperationsSet up, operate, and troubleshoot all studio equipment, including cameras, audio, lighting, and OBSStaff recording sessions and ensure each one starts clean and ends with quality deliverablesMaintain the studio so it is client-ready at all timesServe as the on-site operator for recordings, live productions, and live stream sessionsScheduling and BookingOwn the booking system and serve as a point of contact for new and returning clientsManage the studio calendar and coordinate logistics across multiple rooms and session typesHandle payment and intake for new clients, and support the onboarding processClient and Talent RelationsBe a welcoming, professional presence for every client and guest who comes through the doorCommunicate clearly and warmly with a range of clients, from independent creators to corporate and political communications teamsHelp build the kind of client experience that keeps people coming backMarketing and Operations SupportSupport the team on website, marketing, and outreach efforts as neededContribute ideas on how we improve the studio experience over timeWhat We Are Looking ForHands-on experience with studio production: audio, lighting, cameras, and editing workflowsComfort with OBS or comparable production softwareHighly organized and self-managing, you keep things running without being asked twiceWarm and professional with people, you can put a nervous first-time guest at ease as easily as you handle a high-profile clientEnergized by a startup environment where no two days look exactly alikeFamiliarity with the DC media, political, or public affairs world is a plusThe Details Engagement: Independent contractor (1099)Term: July to November 2026, a fixed-term engagement covering the studio's launch and ramp-up periodCommitment: Full-time-equivalent hours for the duration of the termMonthly Fee: $5,500 to $7,000 per month, depending on experienceStudio space and production equipment are providedPotential to convert to a permanent, full-time role after the November 2026 election, based on fit and continued studio growthAs an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and are not eligible for employee benefits