Why Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedCelebrates and preserves excellence in filmmaking, inspires global audiences through cinema, and supports a professional membership of motion picture industry leaders.
- Academy awards and related activities: the Academy awards television program fosters and maintains the public's interest in the Arts and Sciences of Motion pictures by recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking.
- Theater operations: theater operations provide a common forum and meeting ground for various branches and crafts, and keep members of the Academy informed about the Arts and Sciences of Motion pictures.
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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDepartment: 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…
About Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
From its Form 990- Budget $176.1M
- Staff 305 · founded 1927
- Pays its leaders $237K–$1.1M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 18 · Jobs at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences · Full 990 report