Production Coordinator
Position Summary
Busy boutique school photo company with a large clientele of public and private schools in New York City and vicinity is hiring Production coordinators. This position is an essential part of our in school photo shoots. You will interface with both on-location photography team and school personnel to plan and run successful picture days. The job will consist of working early hours with the photo crew to deliver gear and crew, load-in, set-up, run shoots smoothly and on daily schedule, break down and repack equipment, and return it to the studio at the end of the day. You'll drive company vehicles to and from shoots and assist with related errands when needed. You’ll be interacting with people of all ages (particularly kids!), and fostering a positive team dynamic as well as cooperative relationships with our clients in schools.
This position is freelance, with an extremely busy fall season, and more sporadic at other times.
Starting Rate is $25-30 /hour with advancement opportunities within the company for the right candidates.
Hiring Timeline
Interviewing now. Start date approx. September 1.
Responsibilities
Organizing staff schedules to coordinate daily shoot-teams on a spreadsheet
Communicating clearly and respectfully with school staff and clientele
Driving company vehicle from studio to location in early AM
Running shoots-directing crew (maintaining steady processional of students to photo sets in an orderly manner throughout the day)
Breaking down and packing up gear with our crew
Returning gear to studio at end of day
You Must
Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Have an outgoing personality and be a great communicator who can take command of the space and crew
Be punctual and able to commit to early start times.
Be fabulous around kids (and adults!)
Be dedicated and dependable
We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or gender identity—and encourage Black, Indigenous, and non-Black people of color (BIPOC) to apply.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person