Photo Producer IV

Pinnacle Technical Resources Inc•Nashville, TN

69d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Media Products Design is seeking a Photographer to create original photography for Media products. As one of the team's Photographer, candidates will create and produce compelling visual assets for Media products - from conception through flawless execution. Candidates must be versatile in both producing and creating, working with others and working solo - as candidate will plan and manage simple and complex shoots, as well as shoot and produce visual assets from start to finish on candidates' own, sometimes on the spot or with little advance notice. Candidate will create meaningful, timely, iconic visual assets. The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding talent as a photographer across all styles, from portraits to documentary photography, and employs a strong understanding of techniques, including lighting and storytelling. Candidates possess strong communication, project and time management skills, and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with others - in a fast paced, constantly-changing environment. Candidates are a motivated, selfstarter who stays calm under pressure. Candidates are enthusiastic about music, culture and lifestyle, with an eye for detail and a blend of creative and craftfocused skills. This position will work closely with the Creative Director, art directors and producers to ideate, develop and produce assets used across all channels and platforms.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of experience as a photographer, with proven expertise developing culture defining content within the music industry , events and/or entertainment landscape.
A portfolio demonstrating expertise in studio lighting portraiture as well as reportage.
Candidates are highly creative, can work with given direction and a proven track record of capturing iconic, culturedefining content.
Candidates have a deep technical understanding of studio lighting (both constant and strobes), mixed lighting, digital capture equipment, digital archiving, file naming and keywording.
Candidates are proficient and quick retoucher.
Ability to retouch skin, clothing and silo images is a must.
Candidates also are proficient in using Capture One as a photo processing tool.
Candidates have extensive experience working with notable talent and are comfortable in high pressure situations.
Candidates intuitively know what makes great content content that's able to cut through the noise and engage specific audiences across a broad range of channels and platforms.
Candidates are an avid consumer of photography-drawing inspiration from editorial, fine art and commercial work.
Candidates are always the first to know notice new trends and will take the lead on sharing this with the wider photography team.
Phenomenal communication skills are key to this role and an ability to collaborate with a wider cross functional teams within the organization and across external vendors.
Ability to lead several projects in various points of development from concept ideation through production and execution.
Able to anticipate change and react efficiently; comfortable with ambiguity
Discretion in handling confidential materials
Exceptional attention to detail, while still working under tight deadlines.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop), Capture One and Keynote.
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.