Location: New York This position is fully on-site, 5 days a week. POSITION SUMMARY The Production Assistant is the go-to person in the studio for all things. They have a passion for photography personally and professionally, they have a sound technical knowledge of power, lighting, computer systems. The production assistant will set-up, break down, maintain, and fix equipment, they will assist the Studio Manager in operational planning with regard to studio space, and set types. They will be accountable for studio organization and cleanliness. This position will also assist in functional studio duties such as ordering catering, supplies and ensuring safety and security procedures are followed.
QUALIFICATIONS Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinating with the Studio Manager to set up and maintain the studio?– Studio general maintenance, cleaning, organization as well as safety and security. Maintaining photo & video sets – Painting, cleaning, equipment checks Organizing, unpacking, and setting up camera and lighting equipment at external locations. Light maintenance of equipment and or coordinating repairs Coordinating rental of supplemental photography equipment Proven work experience as a Photographer Assistant or a similar role in the?Media industry Familiarity with professional cameras and lighting equipment. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. May assist Digitech, Photographers and Studio Manager both on production sets and in studio maintenance. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Demonstrated experience as a photographer, videographer or as an assistant in a studio environment. Comfort and experience in assisting a photographer on a photography set. Proven knowledge of photography/video studio equipment and its safe operation. Experience in utilizing production workflow management tools desired, e.g., Shotflow.Basics in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Experience with Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, and Profoto lighting, preferred. Entry-level skill in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically, Word and Excel (Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel Experience in basic computer connectivity, trouble shooting and or physical equipment repair is a plus. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to details with ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate entry of data. Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes initiative to modify procedures and processes as appropriate and makes contributions that impact work team results. Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets and when to escalate for assistance and awareness. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules. Is respectful and courteous when interacting with others, a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. Must have proficient basic math skills and ability to read, write, and speak English. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand and work on a cement studio floor for up to a full workday. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e. keyboarding, data entry, sample tagging). Must be able to see and hear to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries. Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to walk throughout a Photo Studio floor following our internal safety guidelines. Able to work in low light conditions with lamps versus overhead lighting The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the company.