Photography Assistant, Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Dotdash Meredith • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Located in Birmingham, AL, the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios is a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill BBQ station, and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios is the country's premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for Dotdash Meredith's print, digital, and social platforms. The Photography Assistant will assist the studio photographers to create visual content for Dotdash Meredith's print and digital brands. The position reports to the Photo Equipment Manager.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree required, preferably in photography, or equivalent work experience
• At least 1 year previous assisting experience in a studio environment
• Knowledgeable about photography and comfortable working with a variety of studio equipment
• Proficient in Photoshop and Capture One
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven
• Ability to multitask and anticipate needs
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in direction and workflow

Responsibilities

• Assist photographers on-set, working closely with the equipment manager, to make sure all photographer needs are met
• Help the equipment manager maintain the studio equipment and ensure the studio is kept tidy and organized
• Deliver gear, and help set up and break down sets
• Assist in training and mentoring the photo fellow
• Step in to shoot on set as needed
• Input metadata and help with deliverables to brands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree