Creative Media Producer - Remote

Mikehudsondist; Ridgefield (CT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a Creative Media Producer to develop and produce high-quality visual content. This versatile role involves managing all aspects of content creation from concept to delivery, requiring strong skills in photography and videography. Candidates should possess a keen passion for food and exceptional storytelling abilities.

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Dental and Medical Benefits

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in professional content creation.
• Strong portfolio and/or demo reel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos and photography.
• Develop creative concepts and storyboards aligned with campaign objectives.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of content projects.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Lighting

Editing

Motion Graphics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Film, or Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects)

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( http://www.chefswarehouse.com ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission:The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Position Summary: TheCreative Media ProduceratThe Chefs’ Warehouseis a versatile, hands-on visual storyteller responsible for developing, producing, and delivering top-tier photo and video content across platforms. This role combines creative vision with technical expertise—requiring advanced skills in photography, videography, lighting, editing, and motion graphics. You’ll operate as a solo producer, managing the entire lifecycle of content projects—from concept to final delivery—for marketing, brand, and sales initiatives.

Working closely with internal teams and culinary professionals, you’ll bring to life the story of The Chefs’ Warehouse and its family of brands through studio shoots, chef profiles, product features, social content, and more. A strong passion for food, restaurants, and the art of cooking is essential.

What you'll do:

Content Production & Visual Storytelling

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos and photography that elevate brand messaging.
• Produce a range of content: interviews, promotional videos, product photography, behind-the-scenes content, short-form social assets, and more.
• Style and light food, ingredients, chefs, and environments to a professional standard—both in-studio and on-location.
• Develop creative concepts, storyboards, and shot lists aligned with campaign objectives.

Technical Execution & Post-Production

• Manually operate mirrorless and DSLR cameras, lighting setups, and audio equipment.
• Edit content using Adobe Creative Suite—Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects—for polished, platform-ready delivery.
• Design and animate basic motion graphics and text overlays when needed.
• Manage media organization, file tagging, and archiving within DAM systems.

Collaboration & Brand Alignment

• Partner with internal marketing and creative teams to execute against strategic briefs.
• Maintain consistency with brand identity, tone, and visual standards across all content.
• Direct talent, chefs, and staff on-set, ensuring strong performance and professionalism.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Film, Digital Media, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in professional content creation (food, lifestyle, or CPG industry experience is a plus).
• Advanced photography and videography skills, including lighting and camera setup.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Familiarity with food styling, production logistics, and working independently on shoots.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Comfortable traveling for on-location shoots and working flexible hours as needed.
• A strong portfolio and/or demo reel showcasing your best photo and video work is required.

Personal Attributes

• Highly creative, resourceful, and technically sharp.
• Passionate about food, chefs, and the culinary arts.
• Self-starter who thrives in a solo-producer role with end-to-end responsibility.
• Visual thinker with excellent attention to detail and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Flexible and collaborative with a solutions-focused mindset.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.