Content Producer / Shoot Manager

Rare Ideas; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Ideas is seeking a structured and execution-focused Content Producer / Shoot Manager for their Pune location. This leadership role involves overseeing all aspects of content production from planning to execution.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in shoot management and a strong technical understanding of cameras and editing software. A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in content production, shoot management, or media production.
• Strong technical understanding of cameras, lighting, lenses, framing, and color science.
• Hands-on knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and DaVinci.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end content production across all Together Hospitality brands.
• Plan monthly and quarterly shoot calendars aligned with marketing strategy.
• Supervise lighting setups, framing, white balance, and visual consistency.

Skills

Content production

Shoot management

Adobe Premiere Pro

Vendor negotiation

Strong technical understanding of cameras

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Suite

DaVinci

Job description

Together Hospitality

Location: Pune

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly structured and execution-focused Content Producer / Shoot Manager to lead end-to-end content production across all Together Hospitality brands.

This is a leadership role that owns pre‑production, production, post‑production workflows, vendor coordination, asset management, and content systems.

This person is not just a coordinator. They are the production backbone of the company.

1. Pre‑Production & Planning

• Plan monthly and quarterly shoot calendars aligned with marketing strategy
• Build detailed shot lists aligned with brand objectives
• Conduct recce visits and production feasibility checks
• Create mood boards and reference decks for photographers and videographers
• Coordinate internal and external teams before every shoot
• Lock budgets, timelines, crew, and equipment requirements
• Ensure every shoot starts with clarity, not confusion

2. Production Execution

• Lead on‑ground execution of shoots across brands
• Direct photographers and videographers to ensure brand alignment
• Supervise lighting setups, framing, white balance, and visual consistency
• Make quick creative calls during production
• Ensure time efficiency and output efficiency
• Manage editing timelines and final output delivery
• Review edits for storytelling, pacing, and brand tone
• Ensure formats are platform‑ready: reels, ads, menu screens, website
• Maintain final asset approval workflow
• Guide editors effectively with a solid understanding of editing software and production pipelines

5. Content Systems & Asset Management

• Create and maintain structured hard drive mapping systems
• Organize content libraries brand‑wise and campaign‑wise
• Remove duplicate data and archive systematically
• Ensure regular servicing and maintenance of camera equipment
• Maintain shoot documentation and asset trackers
• Maintain a curated database of photographers, videographers, stylists, and editors
• Decide when to deploy internal team vs external specialists
• Negotiate budgets and manage vendor relationships
• Coordinate hospitality logistics during shoots
• Think like a production head, not just a scheduler

6. Strategic & Creative Thinking

• Collaborate with Brand Managers and Marketing team
• Suggest content ideas that are operationally feasible
• Help smoothen workflows across brands
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency
• Bring ideas, not just execute instructions

7. Process & Scale

• Standardize shoot SOPs across brands
• Create repeatable production playbooks
• Explore new formats, new camera tech, new storytelling styles
• Bring structure as we scale new concepts

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-7 years of experience in content production, shoot management, or media production
• Strong technical understanding of cameras, lighting, lenses, framing, and color science
• Hands‑on knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, DaVinci
• Understanding of audio setups, white balance, LUTs, and export formats
• Strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills
• Experience in hospitality or F&B preferred
• Structured thinker
• Calm under pressure
• Strong communicator
• Decisive and accountable
• Detail‑oriented
• High ownership mindset

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Creative Director
• Works closely with: Brand Managers, Design Team, Marketing Team, Operations Team

Ideal Candidate

• Can walk into a chaotic shoot day and bring order
• Can spot technical mistakes immediately
• Can think creatively but execute practically
• Can build systems that scale across multiple brands
• Can lead without shouting