Job Title: Photo Producer
Department: Dazed Print
Reporting to: Managing Editor, Dazed Print
Role Summary
Commission, plan, coordinate and deliver photographic production on Dazed Magazine on each issue and shoot by shoot basis (editorial & advertorial)
Duties, Responsibilities & Deliverables
* Commission the magazine and make sure that all commissioning runs smoothly: talents, photographers, stylists, models
* Manage, allocate, and schedule budgets for the magazine
* Contribute ideas, suggestions, leads, format ideas to enhance the visual identity, impact, quality and quantity of photographic content.
* Handle production and post production of shoots after commissioning: plan and schedule shoots, ensuring commissioning deadlines and delivery deadlines are met
* Manage shoot logistics and productions to include; booking travel, hotels, studio / location hire, option hair / make-up, stylists
* Attend commissioning meetings for editorial and commercial projects
* Communicate effectively with Directors/Editors photographic possibilities and limitations
* Chase photographers and agents in order to get in lo-res and hi-res images by agreed deadline
* Take responsibility for ensuring that final files for print, online and launch assets online are delivered within schedule
* Allocate, manage and update individual and master shoot production budgets into the excel budget spreadsheets - flag overspending to Dazed & Finance team and reconcile budgets at close of issue.
* Commission, schedule, produce and manage budgets for all photo based advertorials in Dazed magazine
* Provide all commissioned photographers/film-makers with commissioning agreements and ensure they are signed, returned and filed.
* Keep the issue tracking sheets constantly up to date
* Post-production includes sharing POs with contributors, gathering files, images, checking, credits, proof checks and team credits sign-off
* Manage social media and BTS extensions with social team when necessary to make sure all agreements are respected with talents and creatives
Desired Skills & Experience
* Experience within an established publishing company, online media publication or agency
* Strong existing network of contacts within the industry
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate across all levels, building strong working relationships.
* Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
* Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
* Excellent at anticipating and problem solving
* Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
* Flexible approach and drive to use your own initiative.
* Ability to work well independently
* Photo agency experience beneficial
These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive but serve to give a realistic overview of the role and requirements. The company reserves the right to change this role description in response to the changing needs of the business.
At Dazed Media we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector.
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