Studio manager is a title assigned in several professions, but the most common businesses that employ this position are photography, radio, and television studios. Although specific job duties of this profession may differ depending on the type of studio, the primary responsibility of this position is to oversee and manage all studio activities. Requirements for these positions are generally set by the individual company, but many larger broadcasting corporations may require that a studio manager has a bachelor's degree in a media related field. Almost all of these professions require that the employee has previous experience in a studio-related capacity, and many people start at entry level positions before being promoted to management.
Photograph studios employ this position in order to ensure that studio sessions run smoothly and that customers receive their photographs in a timely manner. Their primary goal is to manage and assist other employees in the operations of the studio and essentially help him or her meet their work quotas. In addition to supervising the staff, a studio manager is in charge of overseeing the customer database and photographer's schedule. All employees, including photographers, cleaning crew, and other positions are directed by the manager in order to guarantee that the studio is operating with extreme proficiency.
In addition to supervising a staff and overseeing the daily functions of the studio, a radio studio manager is responsible for the technical outcome of a broadcast. They work closely with the producer of the program in order to ensure that the studio transmits quality programming, which often requires that they are familiar with all electronic equipment. Additional duties may include editing and restructuring pre-recorded programs, and most radio companies prefer that the employee has previous experience and training in the technical aspects of this industry.
A studio manager position on a television set may be more complex than the other industries because there are additional responsibilities due to the complexities of the physical appearance of a show. In television production, studio managers are responsible for ensuring that all programming is of an exceptional quality, and this business generally has a larger number of personnel to be supervised. Administrative duties are equally important because a primary goal of this position is scheduling, hiring, training, and organizing employees in order to make sure that the studio is well prepared for any last minute decisions that may need to be made. Due to this profession taking place in a fast-paced industry, studio manager positions may be highly stressful.