Manager, Service Desk at Cast & Crew

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Media ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education
  • Active Directory, Azure AD, OKTA, Intune (Autopilot, MAM), Office365, JAMF, ITSM Ticketing tool, Windows Server, SharePoint, Windows 10/11, MacOS, White Glove service
  • Experience of delivering a high level of customer service
  • Experience with SOC1/SOC2 audits and evidence gathering
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Experience of working effectively within a team and collaborating with others to achieve a goal
  • Demonstrable ability to think around issues and look at the wider picture in order to provide solutions through a variety of problem-solving techniques
  • Drive, self-motivation and ability to work under own initiative
  • Sound knowledge and experience of supporting range of current IT applications, platforms and technologies
  • Able to provide occasional overtime and weekend work

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, ensuring prompt resolution of technical issues and requests
  • Manages and administers ITSM ticketing tool (FreshService)
  • Provide White Glove support
  • Develop, enhance and maintain service desk ticket metrics, SLA’s, KPI’s and reporting
  • Ensure documentation, FAQ’s are maintained and updated regularly and stored on team Intranet site
  • Act as escalation point for complex issues that require advanced troubleshooting
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with other business units and leaders
  • Lead Service Desk projects
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment
  • Seek to continuously improve and automate ticket workflow
  • Serve as primary liaison to the ticketing engineering team to further improve ticketing experience
  • Mature on-call rotation to ensure service desk availability compliments business requirements
  • Responsible for managing and training staff members
  • Contribute to major global initiatives, projects
  • Ensure operational requirements are met and collaborate with other teams to investigate problems and minimize service disruption
  • Ensure service tickets are created for all inquiries and requests submitted to the Service Desk
  • Prepare new hardware via in house imaging system utilizing MS WDS
  • Provision new user accounts, deactivate user accounts in Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune Auto Pilot, OKTA, Office 365
  • Provide level 2 and 3 Helpdesk support, serve as an escalation point for all requests and incidents
  • Seek out ways to automate repetitive tasks
  • Partner with System Engineers on issue/incident resolution
  • Maintain workstation inventories – Asset Management
  • Identify problems, conduct research, isolate issues and provide solutions to software, hardware and telecommunications problems

Skills

FreshService
ITSM
Service Desk Management
SLA Management
KPI Reporting
Ticket Metrics
Troubleshooting
Workflow Automation
IT Project Management
Escalation Handling

Cast & Crew

Digital solutions for entertainment production management

About Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew provides a range of digital solutions tailored for the entertainment industry, focusing on production management for film, television, and live events. Their tools help streamline administrative tasks such as payroll, human resources, and production management, making it easier for production companies, studios, and independent filmmakers to operate efficiently. The company's offerings include payroll management tools, purchase order management, screenwriting software, and digital onboarding solutions, all designed to simplify complex processes. Unlike many competitors, Cast & Crew emphasizes a comprehensive suite of services that integrate various aspects of production management, ensuring accurate and timely payments, efficient document handling, and insightful data reporting. The goal of Cast & Crew is to enhance the operational efficiency of entertainment productions while supporting the industry, including initiatives for the Canadian entertainment sector.

Burbank, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1976Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Family-leave time off
401(K)
Hybrid & remote work flexibility
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness programs

Risks

Shift towards blockchain solutions may disrupt traditional services like Cast & Crew.
WGA strike in 2023 causes production delays, impacting Cast & Crew's revenue.
AI-driven scriptwriting tools threaten traditional software like Final Draft.

Differentiation

Cast & Crew offers 24/7 online support and electronic payroll interfacing.
PSL3 software integrates internet convenience into production accounting.
Cast & Crew's staff expertise is a hallmark of their service quality.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote production tools boosts Cast & Crew's digital solutions.
Expansion of tax incentive programs enhances demand for tax credit management services.
Rise of independent creators increases need for scalable production management solutions.

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