Job Description
Our major entertainment client is seeing a Business Operations Specialist to join their team. This role partners with Business Operations leadership to lead administration and optimization of a resource scheduling system supporting Production Operations. The position sits at the intersection of systems, operations, and finance, ensuring alignment between tools, workflows, and financial outcomes. It also manages a small team responsible for scheduling requests and Tier 1 support, while driving system adoption, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The Basics Duration: 6 months, potential to extend Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Atlanta, GA (Techwood area) Top Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in resource management, large-scale data analysis, and optimization of scheduling or reporting systems, including hands-on experience with MediaPulse and data visualization tools Advanced Excel expertise with experience building complex pivot tables, data models, and analyzing large datasets with high accuracy 5+ years of experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik to support reporting and analysis Other Qualifications Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across operations, finance, technology, and production teams Strong financial acumen including budget management, variance analysis, and reporting Ability to communicate complex technical and data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Experience with systems administration, data governance, and system integrations Familiarity with media, entertainment, or production environments preferred SQL experience is a plus Experience working in large, matrixed or global organizations preferred Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end administration of the MediaPulse scheduling system, including governance, workflows, user experience, and issue resolution Drive system adoption, workflow alignment, and continuous improvement across production and technical operations Manage vendor and IT relationships to support system performance, roadmap planning, and issue resolution Oversee training strategy and delivery to ensure effective and consistent system utilization Manage work order reconciliation processes, team oversight, and support channels while maintaining documentation and operational continuity Own data governance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of operational and financial data Lead reporting efforts including monthly cost tracking, resource utilization reporting, and ad hoc analysis Identify and implement system enhancements and integrations across HR, finance, and enterprise platforms Partner with global user groups to align on best practices and system improvements Collaborate with development teams to design and implement API integrations that enhance system capabilities and data accessibility In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Email Your Resume In Word To asella@creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS30-1986832 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Ashley Sella - Senior Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for o