Business Operations Manager (Photography and cinematography)

Job Description – Business Manager / Operations Manager – Wedding Photography & Cinematography

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Business Manager / Operations Manager to oversee and streamline all operational aspects of our wedding photography, cinematography, and videography business. This role is perfect for someone with a strong mix of leadership, client management, scheduling, and production coordination skills—someone who can ensure every wedding shoot runs like clockwork and exceeds client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business & Operations Management

- Oversee daily business operations, ensuring smooth coordination between creative, sales, and post-production teams.

- Develop, implement, and improve operational systems, processes, and policies.

- Track budgets, expenses, and project profitability.

- Negotiate with vendors, freelancers, and partners for best rates and quality.

2. Client & Project Coordination

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from booking to delivery.

- Understand client requirements and ensure the creative team is well-briefed.

- Prepare and manage timelines for pre-wedding, wedding day, and post-production phases.

- Handle client queries, feedback, and revisions with professionalism.

3. Shoot Planning & Logistics

- Coordinate crew assignments for photography, cinematography, and drone operations.

- Plan shoot schedules, travel arrangements, and equipment needs.

- Ensure backup plans are in place for manpower, weather, or technical contingencies.

4. Team Leadership

- Supervise photographers, videographers, editors, and support staff.

- Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and resolve issues.

- Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews of team members.

5. Quality Control & Delivery

- Ensure deliverables (photos, videos, albums, trailers) meet brand quality standards.

- Monitor timelines for editing, album design, and final delivery.

- Maintain a consistent feedback loop with the creative team to ensure continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Requirements

- *Experience:* 4+ years in business operations or production management, preferably in photography/videography or events.

- *Education:* Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Media Production, or related field (MBA is a plus).

- *Skills:* Strong leadership and people management skills; excellent communication and client-handling abilities; proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana) and MS Office/Google Workspace; basic understanding of photography/cinematography equipment and workflow; budgeting and cost-control experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• wedding photography/cinematography: 2 years (Required)
• Business operation: 4 years (Required)

Location:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person