Shadow Light Studios

Creates social videos and ads for brands

Head of Operations

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport Beach, CA, USA$150k - $180kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A master’s degree is required.
Experience managing multiple priorities across multiple business lines is required.
Experience building operational systems for visibility, reporting, and decision-making across teams or business units is required.
Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation is required.
Demonstrated financial, operational, and project management fluency in an operations leadership role is required.
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, is required.
Proficiency with ClickUp or Notion is required.
Experience partnering directly with a founder/CEO or equivalent executive to prepare briefing materials, dashboards, and decision frameworks is required.

Responsibilities

Build and manage the enterprise operating cadence across operating companies, investments, development initiatives, and foundation efforts.
Create systems for visibility, reporting, and decision-making across business units.
Oversee enterprise KPI dashboards and executive performance tracking.
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation.
Align operating-company priorities with the broader investment and growth strategy.
Lead special projects such as new venture launches, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion.
Coordinate across operating company leaders, investment and development partners, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure efficient communication, track deliverables, and hold teams accountable to timelines and goals.
Coordinate milestone tracking for large-scale development projects, including Oklahoma City initiatives.
Partner directly with the founder/CEO to prioritize focus and prepare briefing materials, dashboards, and decision frameworks.
Build scalable operational infrastructure by standardizing reporting, planning cycles, and governance rhythms.
Improve organizational efficiency through process design and automation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience operating in a multi-entity environment such as a holding company, family office, venture platform, diversified operating group, or complex founder-led enterprise.
Experience with venture investing and/or portfolio operations.
Experience with real estate development and/or mixed-use project coordination.

Head of Operations - Gross Labs

Shadow Light Studios · Newport Beach, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-16

Salary: USD 150,000–180,000

Workplace: hybrid

Description

Gross Labs is a modern family enterprise platform founded by Nick Gross, dedicated to building, acquiring, and investing in culture-driven businesses across sports, media/entertainment, education, real estate development, hospitality, and consumer ventures. The platform operates a diverse portfolio of operating companies, investment projects, development initiatives, and a philanthropic foundation.

As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the operational infrastructure of a multi-entity holding company. You will work closely with the founder/CEO and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, standardize processes, and ensure seamless execution across business units. This is a unique opportunity to impact a dynamic, founder-led enterprise with broad reach and ambitious growth plans.

Key responsibilities include:

Build and manage the enterprise operating cadence across operating companies, investments, development initiatives, and foundation efforts
Create systems for visibility, reporting, and decision-making across business units
Oversee enterprise KPI dashboards and executive performance tracking
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation
Align operating-company priorities with the broader investment and growth strategy
Lead special projects such as new venture launches, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion
Coordinate across operating company leaders, investment/development partners, and internal stakeholders
Ensure efficient communication, track deliverables, and hold teams accountable to timelines and goals
Coordinate milestone tracking for large-scale development projects, including Oklahoma City initiatives
Partner directly with the founder/CEO to prioritize focus and prepare briefing materials, dashboards, and decision frameworks
Build scalable operational infrastructure, standardizing reporting, planning cycles, and governance rhythms
Improve organizational efficiency through process design and automation

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree
Experience managing multiple priorities across multiple business lines
Experience building operational systems for visibility, reporting, and decision-making across teams or business units
Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation
Demonstrated financial, operational, and project management fluency in an operations leadership role
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar)
Proficiency with ClickUp or Notion
Experience partnering directly with a founder/CEO (or equivalent executive) to prepare briefing materials, dashboards, and decision frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience operating in a multi-entity environment such as a holding company, family office, venture platform, diversified operating group, or complex founder-led enterprise
Experience with venture investing and/or portfolio operations
Experience with real estate development and/or mixed-use project coordination

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Flexible hybrid work environment based in Newport Beach, CA
Professional development opportunities and executive coaching
Opportunity to work directly with founder/CEO and senior leadership
Team events and a collaborative, culture-driven workplace

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About the Company

Shadow Light Studios

Creates social videos and ads for brands

Shadow Light Studios creates videos and advertising content for brands, entrepreneurs, and online creators, from initial ideas through filming and final edits. Its work covers organic social posts, paid campaigns, and videos made by creators for use in brand campaigns, with projects for brands such as Snapchat and Monster Energy. Clients buy custom production packages that combine creative strategy, shoot planning, project coordination, editing, and ongoing support for their social channels. The studio also designs static ads for paid social campaigns, adapting visuals to each client and testing different creative approaches. Shadow Light Studios is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mid-City, CA
Founded: Not listed

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