Studio Production Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

Work with Internal Customers and the Studio Production Team to support all production activities for studio video, photography and social media projects - from ideation to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On-set Production Assistant for Advertising, Product Teams, Trade Marketing, E-Commerce and Sales video and photo shoots. 
• Capable of shooting, editing and delivering “Tier 2” level video and photography projects. 
• Contribute creative ideas for projects. 
• Responsible for backing up footage from video and photo productions to hard drives and to the studio server. 
• Create and organize Adobe Premiere projects for specified “Tier 1” video productions as needed. 
• Communicate with and schedule freelance vendors, such as Videographers, Photographers and Editors, for studio and remote assignments. 
• Assist Producers with footage, music and logo/graphic requests. 
• Produce all Product Photography projects. 
• Organize photography assets on the server and organize the camera room equipment and lenses. 
• Responsible for loading and unloading production equipment, equipment storage solutions and maintenance, inventory, setting up camera and lighting gear, (studio and off-site) and assisting with grip responsibilities as necessary.

Education and Experience required:

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Production Assistant in a studio environment 
• Agency or corporate creative department experience preferred 
• Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Teamwork etc. 
• BA in either Television, Film, Advertising, Photography or Communications

Required Skills & Software:

• Experience shooting, editing and delivering video and photography projects 
• Experience using Adobe Suite products (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom). Capture One also preferred. 
• Knowledge of studio lighting process (ProFoto D2’s, Modifiers) 
• Experience using both MAC and PC file structures 
• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way 
• Outstanding communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously 
• Ability to respond to and satisfy changing needs throughout the creative development process 
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment 
• Excellent people and time management skills

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Estimated Travel 7%
• Ability to lift and carry video and photography equipment and basic tool use

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!

After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.