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Austin, TX

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Career Group Search

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group, a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency recognized nationwide for excellence in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect talented professionals with top companies and act as trusted career advisors every step of the way.

This role is with a client of Syndicatebleu, a Women-Owned creative staffing agency under the Career Group Companies umbrella. We specialize in connecting marketing, creative, and tech professionals with forward-thinking companies nationwide.

This role is with a client of Fourth Floor, a Women-Owned fashion recruiting firm and part of the Career Group Companies family. We place top talent in roles across apparel, beauty, and lifestyle brands nationwide—helping professionals find their perfect fit in fashion.

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group Search, a Women-Owned executive search firm and part of the Career Group Companies network. We specialize in high-level placements from VP to C-level, partnering with innovative companies and industry leaders.

This opportunity is through Career Group Events, a Women-Owned staffing firm trusted by leading brands to support their high-profile events. From festivals and trade shows to brand activations, we connect dynamic talent with unforgettable experiences.

This is an internal opportunity within Career Group Companies, a premier, Women-Owned recruitment and advisory firm recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Recruiting Firms. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for our high-touch, personalized approach and our commitment to excellence.

Director of Operations

Our client, a high-growth, creator-led media company, is seeking a strong leader to manage day-to-day operational execution and performance. The Director/VP of Operations is responsible for introducing structure, accountability, and operational rigor into a fast-moving environment—while preserving and enabling the creative vision that drives the brand.

As the operational leader, this individual will convert strategic vision into actionable plans, clarify ownership across the organization, and ensure the business operates efficiently without requiring constant founder oversight. The position offers significant growth potential for a high-performing leader.

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Key Responsibilities
-Oversee operational execution across the organization, with the podcast/show serving as the primary business engine.
-Translate executive vision and priorities into structured roadmaps, timelines, and clearly defined accountability.
-Establish and maintain clear roles, decision rights, and operating processes to reduce ambiguity and improve team effectiveness.
-Drive accountability by setting performance expectations and addressing underperformance decisively and professionally.
-Provide hands-on HR leadership, including support with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and, when necessary, terminations.
-Manage external vendors, contractors, and operational partners in coordination with finance and legal stakeholders.
-Implement consistent operating rhythms, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics to ensure transparency and alignment.
-Elevate organizational standards of professionalism and execution discipline while protecting and enabling creative output.
-Escalate risks or challenges appropriately, presenting leadership with clear context and recommended solutions.

Qualifications
-7+ years of experience in operations, general management, or business leadership roles.
-Background in media, digital content, creator-led businesses, or other high-growth environments preferred.
-Strong execution mindset with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
-Comfortable partnering with high-profile talent and navigating strong personalities with professionalism and discretion

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