Photography Assistant

People Inc. • Birmingham, AL

5d • $38 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, 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 Peoople Inc. Food Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for People Inc.’s print, digital, and social platforms.

Requirements

• A degree in photography or a related field.
• Prior studio assisting experience
• Unsupervised knowledge of Capture One, Canon Mirrorless Cameras, Profoto Lighting, and Apple Mac OS
• A positive, can-do attitude, and work well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills; organized and detail-oriented.
• The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
• A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; you anticipate needs before they arise.
• Self-motivated: You’re a spirited self-starter. You are deadline-driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.
• Flexible: Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gear and help set up and break down sets.
• Input metadata/help with deliverables to brands.
• Assist photographers in the studio, working closely with the equipment manager, to make sure all photographers' needs are met.
• Help the equipment manager maintain the equipment and ensure the studio is kept tidy and organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level