Production Manager

Christian Oth Studio; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k plan

Guaranteed annual base salary

Job summary

Christian Oth Studio is seeking a Production Manager in New York who will oversee all photo and video production. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, coordinating travel logistics, and ensuring smooth studio operations. Ideal candidates should be organized, personable, and possess a background in the photography industry.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and be ready for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized with a track record of managing multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Photography industry experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients and wedding planners.
• Coordinate teams of photographers for weddings and jobs.
• Track job bookings and manage contracted coverage.
• Process and manage client invoices and vendor setup.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Creativity

Business acumen

Team player

Time management

Problem-solving

Client relations

Education

Experience in photography industry

Proficiency in QuickBooks or accounting software

Job description

Christian Oth Studio (part of Oth Media Group) represents photographers who are leaders in the photography industry. The studio is fully staffed with creatives who enable the photographers to produce top content as well as museum quality fine art books. With a firm footing in both the wedding and commercial photography industries, Christian and his accomplished team of photographers are sought out the world over. Our team is based in Miami and New York.

Job Description

Christian Oth Studio is looking for a Production Manager to produce all photo and video content. The ideal candidate should have a background in production, project management, billing, and an understanding of the photo and/or wedding industry. Handle all travel logistics for the photo team including air travel, ground travel and accommodations. This role will oversee the studio as a whole, ensuring everything is running smoothly at all times. This individual will collaborate closely with other team members and industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients and wedding planners, serving as a liaison between clients and the photographers.
• Setup and hold meetings with photographers and clients for timeline review.
• Answer phones and respond promptly to client emails.
• Work well ahead of schedule to coordinate teams of photographers and assistants for weddings and other known jobs.
• Produce or transcribe timelines pertaining to the photo coverage at weddings and events.
• Handle all travel logistics for the photo team including air travel, ground travel and accommodations.
• Collaborate and produce editorial/commercial shoots.
• Recruit new talent for the studio and stay active in the photography community.
• Track job bookings and manage the progress of the contracted coverage, ensuring jobs stay on budget.
• Own the studio calendar, manage photographers’ availability and coordinate team meetings.
• Manage and oversee the photo editor and studio assistant.
• Ensure final deliverables are being delivered to clients on time.
• Process and manage all client invoices and set up vendors.
• Process all payable invoices.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized and thrive in an organizational role.
• Very personable.
• Confident and love working in a creative environment.
• Business‑minded and entrepreneurial.
• Team player and adaptive to change.
• Have a history of managing multiple tasks successfully.
• Proven ability to manage time and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Can work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Positive outlook and can‑do attitude.
• Photography industry experience is a big plus.
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or other accounting software.

Benefits

• Compensation includes a guaranteed annual base.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k plan.

Location

New York City, Local to NYC (Hybrid Remote Position).

Job Type

Full‑time, Immediate start date.

Experience

2‑3 years of experience desired.