Creative Operations Manager

Runway

. Run the day-to-day operations of Runway's in-house creative department .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative resourcing and project management, with a strong ability to manage timelines, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing project tracking tools to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.

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Creative ResourcingProject ManagementResource Management ToolsFreelancer ManagementBudget Oversight

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTraffic ManagementCreative WorkflowsBudget ManagementTimeline Scoping

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsConflict ResolutionAnticipation of IssuesTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AsanaMondayAirtable

Industry Keywords

Agency ExperienceProduction Company ExperienceCreative Team CollaborationMultidisciplinary TeamsRemote Work Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the day-to-day operations of Runway's in-house creative department
Lead resourcing, scheduling, and project tracking across brand campaigns, product launches, video production, social content, web, events, tutorials, and tactical marketing assets
Manage intake and assign work based on capacity and skill set
Run weekly resourcing meetings
Report to the CCO and partner with the creative director, social lead, and cross-functional stakeholders
Own resourcing and scheduling across the creative team
Lead efforts while managing a small team
Build and manage project tracking, intake processes, and production calendar
Facilitate prioritization decisions
Track active projects from brief through delivery
Identify and resolve resourcing conflicts, bottlenecks, and competing deadlines
Manage freelancers and external vendors, including sourcing, onboarding, and delivery oversight
Scope timelines and move work through feedback and approval cycles
Manage external production and contractor budgets
Build and refine bespoke AI-driven processes to help the team scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in creative resourcing, traffic management, or project management
Agency or production company experience strongly preferred
Deep understanding of how creative work gets made and judgment to manage competing priorities without compromising quality
Experience with resource management and project tracking tools such as Asana, Monday, Airtable, or similar
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Experience managing freelancers, vendors, and external production partners, including budgets and timelines
Ability to see the full picture across multiple concurrent workstreams and anticipate where things will break
Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment while building process alongside execution
Experience working with multidisciplinary creative teams including designers, writers, editors, and producers
Open to hiring remote across the US; New York preferred
If located in the US, authorization to work in the US is asked on the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity to succeed
Compensation package including salary
Potential future contact about job opportunities for up to 4 years with consent