How much does a Media Production Operations Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Media Production Operations Director in the United States is $74 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66 and $86. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Media Production Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Media Production Operations Director Salary $59 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Media Production Operations Director Salary $66 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Media Production Operations Director Salary $74 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Media Production Operations Director Salary $86 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Media Production Operations Director Salary $97 US March 26, 2024
25% $66 10% $59 90% $97 75% $86 $74 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Media Production Operations Director schedules and ensures proper utilization of organization's facilities and personnel for production. Oversees all aspects of an organization's production policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Media Production Operations Director determines the most efficient execution of production design including staging and lighting environment. Must perform work within strict media deadlines. In addition, Media Production Operations Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Media Production Operations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Media Production Operations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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