Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
500 Degrees is a dynamic and innovative creative agency specializing in delivering high-quality visual content with a focus on food photography and motion imagery. Located in Miami, FL, the company prides itself on combining creativity with precision, offering clients a seamless experience in visual storytelling that elevates brands and captivates audiences. With a team of experienced professionals committed to excellence, 500 Degrees leverages cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment to produce stunning photoshoots and motion content for a diverse range of clients. This forward-thinking studio environment emphasizes creative collaboration, technical expertise, and client satisfaction, making it a leader in the... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in a studio, agency, or commercial photography environment
- Experience in still and B-roll type food photoshoots
- Proven ability to manage complex photo and video shoots from end to end
- Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost reconciliation skills
- Excellent negotiation skills with vendors, crew, and talent agencies
- Deep knowledge of production workflows, including timelines, call sheets, and shoot logistics
- Strong network of production talent including photographers, stylists, and technical crew
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience managing shoot-day logistics and troubleshooting on set
- Familiarity with contracts, releases, insurance, and permitting
- Comfortable interfacing with clients and maintaining professionalism on set
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Proficient in production software/tools and basic budgeting systems
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in a studio, agency, or commercial photography environment
- Experience in still and B-roll type food photoshoots
- Proven ability to manage complex photo and video shoots from end to end
- Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost reconciliation skills
- Excellent negotiation skills with vendors, crew, and talent agencies
- Deep knowledge of production workflows, including timelines, call sheets, and shoot logistics
- Strong network of production talent including photographers, stylists, and technical crew
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience managing shoot-day logistics and troubleshooting on set
- Familiarity with contracts, releases, insurance, and permitting
- Comfortable interfacing with clients and maintaining professionalism on set
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Proficient in production software/tools and basic budgeting systems
Job Duties
- Collaborate with internal teams and photography partners to understand the creative vision, shoot goals, and final deliverables
- Develop comprehensive production plans and collaborate with the studio team to ensure seamless execution
- Create and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency while meeting project needs
- Negotiate rates with crew, vendors, and talent agencies to secure top-tier talent while maximizing profitability
- Produce consistent and detailed estimating documents to compare costs across photoshoots and vendors
- Develop production timelines, shot lists, call sheets, and shoot schedules
- Book studio space, locations, equipment, and crew for shoot days
- Maintain an up-to-date internal studio calendar to track availability
- Source and hire photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, assistants, and digital techs
- Handle all contracts, rates, releases, and legal documentation related to production talent
- Build and maintain a robust library of freelance talent (photo, styling, motion) for ongoing and future studio needs
- Arrange necessary permits, insurance, transportation, and accommodations as needed
- Coordinate and prep all wardrobe, props, and set elements ahead of shoot days
- Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, photographers, and crew
- Ensure shoot days run according to schedule, managing the flow and problem-solving as needed
- Oversee quality control across all production elements
- Manage on-set needs including craft services, client hospitality, and team logistics
- Receive and check deliveries/equipment ahead of shoots to confirm readiness
- Host clients on set while maintaining a productive and creatively protected environment
- Support wrap-day responsibilities including clean-up, inventory checks, and closing production details
- Finalize all production-related expenses, reconcile costs, and process invoices
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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