What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photo Studio Producer position at Five Hundred Degrees Studio?
Were looking for a talented Photo Studio Producer to join our 500° team in our Miami, FL location. As the Photo Studio Producer, you will lead the charge on bringing creative visions to life within our in-house photo studio. The ideal candidate is skilled in overseeing the end-to-end production processfrom scoping and budgeting to scheduling and executionacross both static and motion content. You will focus on still and B-roll type food photoshoots. In this fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with our creative teams, project managers, account leads, and clients to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard of quality.
What You'll Do:
- 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
What You'll Need:
- 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