Photography Assistant

dotdash; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

People Inc. Food Studios in Birmingham, AL, seeks an Photography Assistant for an Agency Worker assignment. You will assist photographers, deliver gear, and help maintain a tidy studio, while supporting the equipment manager to meet photographers’ needs.

Ideal candidates hold a photography degree, studio-gear experience, and know Capture One, Canon Mirrorless, Profoto Lighting, and Mac OS. Expect 8–32 hours weekly, immediate start, and potential extension.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible

Physical stamina

Education

Degree in photography or related field

Tools

Capture One

Canon Mirrorless Cameras

Profoto Lighting

Apple Mac OS

Job description

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.

Photography Assistant

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.

Assignment Details

• 8-32 hours a week - on an as-needed basis
• Start date: Immediately
• End date: 6 months with potential to extend
• Hourly Rate: $37.50-$43.75/hr - depends on experience
• Location: Birmingham, AL - US

You Will

• 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.

You Have / Are

• 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.

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.