Photo Production Assistant (Nyc)

Jan. 4, 2012

New York, NY

Confidential

PHOTO PRODUCTION: seeking Production Assistants

soho based photo production comapny is searching for interns/production assistants to work on photo shoots + castings.

full service production company (print production and casting) for advertising, entertainment, music and fashion clients, and work with some of the top photographers in the industry. The position we are looking to fill is essential in assisting to manage the day to day business of our company. Ideal candidates will show a commitment to detail, and be willing to devote the time and attention required in helping us out.

A reliable, smart, energetic, organized, and motivated individual who has a positive attitude and a natural curiosity/desire to help others, will be best suited for this role.

The main duties will include updating company contact database, assisting with model/street people castings, organizing casting archives, date entry, portfolio/ website upkeep, filing, errands, research and handling various day-to-day requests requirements.

Applicants must be familiar with a Mac OSX platform, have polite phone etiquette, the ability to multitask, and proficient with Photoshop, Microsoft Office. Capture One skills are a plus. Basic knowledge of lighting is also a plus.

we are seeking someone with a committment to learning the business end of photography. you will play a vital part in the casting process, while familiarizing yourself with industry contacts such as model and advertising agencies, artists' reps, advertisers, photographers, celebrities etc

include 1 page resume in pdf format and a brief paragraph about yourself describing what you have been doing for the last year

include self portrait