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Manager, Media Logistics & Technical Operations

Academy Foundation · Arts, Culture & Humanities · $75.6M budget · 247 staff · Since 1944

Why Academy Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Preserves and promotes the history and future of the motion picture industry through educational programs, cultural activities, and grants supporting film studies.

  • Grant to related organization in support of operation of a museum dedicated to the arts and sciences motion pictures.$50.6M spent in FY2024
  • Grant to related organization in support of the management of the douglas fairbanks center for motion picture history, margaret herrick library, and Academy film archive.$16.6M spent in FY2024
  • Grant to related organization in support of activities to promote and further the study and importance of motion pictures in the life of the public.$9.6M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$200K–$249K
6 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$92.9M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
247
employees
165 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
99%
of spending
Looks good: 99% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−6%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
9 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 9.5 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1985
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Department: Marketing, Communications and Content Reports to: Director, Media Operations Job Type: Full time – Seasonal Job Duration: December 7, 2026 - March 26, 2027 Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt) Workplace Location: Beverly Hills – 8949 Wilshire Compensation: $30.00 per hour Summary/Objective: The Manager, Media Logistics & Technical Operations oversees the seasonal production logistics, technical servicing, and operational infrastructure supporting Academy media operations for the Oscars®, Nominations Announcement, Nominees Luncheon, and other Academy media-facing events and initiatives.

This role serves as the primary Communications lead for the physical and technical execution of Academy press-serving environments, managing the operational readiness, infrastructure coordination, and production functionality of media workspaces, interview and photo rooms, virtual press operations, technical areas, and related support environments. Working under the direction of the Director, Media Operations, this role works in close daily coordination with the Media Operations and Awards Production teams to differentiate and align technical execution with operational and spatial logistics across all press-serving environments.

Working in close collaboration with Communications leadership, internal Academy departments, production stakeholders, venue operations, and external vendors, the position ensures these spaces are operationally prepared, technically supported, and aligned with departmental priorities. Additionally, the role serves as a primary Communications technical liaison to Live TV and production engineering stakeholders. The role also manages seasonal technical operations supporting credentialed media, media partners, broadcasting networks, official partners, and participating organizations across Academy events and productions.

Responsibilities span transmission workflows, connectivity coordination, temporary infrastructure, media compounds, pool feed operations, and evolving broadcast and streaming support models. The position plays a key role in integrating technical operations with broader media logistics, operational planning, and live-event execution across Academy productions. Essential Functions of the Job: Lead seasonal media production logistics and technical execution for Academy press-serving environments including the Interview Room, Photo Room, Virtual Press Room, media workspaces, winners-related media areas, media support spaces, and associated infrastructure.

Serve as the primary Communications operational liaison to Live TV production and technical stakeholders – working directly with the Domestic Press Technical Manager and other Technical Producers/Managers to align broadcast execution and engineering requirements with media needs. Coordinate with Academy Events, Production, and venue operations teams regarding physical buildouts, staging, power, connectivity, signal routing, and vendor schedules (load-in/load-out…

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About Academy Foundation

From its Form 990

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