Location:

Remote or New York City (Flexible)‍
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‍Employment Type:

Part-Time (20-25 hours per week), potentially transitioning to Full-Time with benefits
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About Us:‍

Unison Media is an award-winning classical music PR firm that connects artists and organizations with audiences worldwide. We combine creativity with strategy to bring classical music into the spotlight.‍
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Role Overview:‍

The part-time Operations Manager will support Unison Media’s operations by addressing inefficiencies, organizing workflows, and ensuring the team operates smoothly. This role is perfect for someone seeking a balance of strategic planning and hands-on execution.

This is a part-time role with the potential to transition to full-time. This role requires consistency and presence during typical working hours on the east coast.‍
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Ideal Candidate Profile:‍

You are a confident, proactive, and tech-savvy integrator who thrives on solving problems and improving processes. Self-reliant, detail-oriented, and curious, you ask the right questions to refine your understanding and ensure thoughtful, precise steps to achieve the best results. You excel at creating and maintaining operational structures, improving systems, and offering actionable solutions.

If you naturally make the trains run on time in your own life, find comfort in routines, and enjoy keeping things organized and efficient, this role is a great fit. Your clear, professional, and friendly communication style fosters a positive team dynamic, while your emotional resilience helps you stay calm and effective under pressure. Motivated by excellence rather than external validation, you share Unison Media’s passion for classical music and its cultural significance.

This job is not for you if you need constant oversight, avoid clarifying questions, or struggle with self-direction. A lack of attention to detail, reactive communication under pressure, or disinterest in classical music will also make it hard to thrive here. Success in this role requires a solutions-driven mindset and the ability to stay organized, engaged, and proactive in a dynamic team environment.‍
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This job is not for you if:‍

You need constant oversight, struggle with self-direction, or resist working within or improving established systems. If you’re more inclined to acknowledge problems than solve them, avoid asking clarifying questions, or get easily overwhelmed under pressure, you may find this role challenging. A tendency to focus on analyzing over acting or needing external validation to stay motivated could also make it difficult to thrive here.

Additionally, this role requires strong attention to detail and emotional composure. If you tend to overlook small but important aspects of work, communicate reactively in high-pressure situations, or lack a genuine interest in the arts and classical music, this position might not be the best fit. Success in this role demands a proactive, solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to stay calm, organized, and engaged while contributing to a dynamic and creative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support: Assist with the day-to-day operations of the company, including managing email communication, coordinating schedules, and tracking project timelines to ensure all deadlines are met seamlessly. Take on ad hoc tasks as they arise, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in workflows or operational systems and suggest practical, actionable solutions to optimize the team’s productivity and effectiveness. Regularly revisit processes to ensure they evolve with the company’s needs.
• Team Coordination and Morale: Act as a central point of communication to ensure alignment across all team members, helping to bridge gaps and clarify responsibilities. Facilitate the well-being of the team through regular check-ins, providing support, and promoting a collaborative and positive work environment. Coordinate with HR specialists to support initiatives like team engagement, onboarding, and addressing employee needs. If remote, manage in-person tasks by outsourcing to contracted workers, ensuring all operational and logistical needs are met efficiently.
• System Maintenance: Take ownership of managing software tools, CRMs, and project management systems. Regularly audit these tools to ensure they are being used to their full potential, troubleshoot any issues, and keep the team updated on best practices.
• Inbox & Workflow Management: Proactively manage incoming tasks and priorities to reduce the President’s bandwidth constraints. Take ownership of recurring or administrative responsibilities.
• Invoicing and Financial Coordination: Support the invoicing process, including creating and managing client invoices. Track payment statuses and collaborate with the team to resolve discrepancies when needed, ensuring accurate and timely financial management.
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Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn new systems and tools independently.
• Strong communication skills, with a friendly and efficient approach.
• Interest in classical music or arts management is a plus.

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‍Compensation:

• Hourly rate starting at $23/hr butcommensurate with experience.
• Flexible hours, with opportunities for role expansion based on performance and company needs.

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