Photographer IV

Photographer

This is a 3-month, full-time (40 hours/week), hybrid contract role located in Culver City, CA.

Summary

The Media Products Design team is seeking a freelance Photographer to create original photography for media products. In this role, you will develop and produce compelling visual assets from concept through execution. You will plan and manage both simple and complex shoots while also independently capturing and producing visual assets from start to finish. The work will contribute to meaningful, timely, and culturally relevant visual storytelling across media platforms.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5–8 years of experience in professional photography, particularly within the music, entertainment, or event industries
• Passion for photography, music, culture, and lifestyle with a strong foundation in visual storytelling and studio photography
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop), Capture One, and Keynote, with strong photo retouching and digital workflow skills
• Familiar with studio lighting techniques (constant and strobe), mixed lighting environments, digital capture equipment, and digital asset archiving practices
• Skilled in collaborating with creative directors, art directors, producers, and cross-functional teams
• Able to work independently and manage multiple photography projects simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, timelines, and production environments
• Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working with high-profile talent and maintaining discretion when handling confidential materials
  
  

Job Description

In this role, you will produce original photography for media products, creating compelling visual assets that resonate across multiple channels and platforms.

You’ll partner with creative leadership, art directors, producers, and other cross-functional teams to develop and execute photography concepts that support product storytelling and brand expression. This includes planning and managing photo shoots, capturing portrait and documentary-style imagery, and producing high-quality visual assets under tight timelines.

You will also manage digital photography workflows, including editing, retouching, file organization, archiving, and keywording, supporting the broader creative team’s ability to deliver impactful visual content.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Media Production, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in photography, visual storytelling, creative production, or media design
• Experience assisting established photographers or working with notable talent in the music, entertainment, or cultural media industries is preferred
  
  

Additional Requirements

• This opportunity is located in Culver City, CA and requires hybrid work
• The pay for this W-2 position is $76.12 per hour
• This position may be eligible for benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and 401(k) depending on tenure and hours worked.
  
  

Mathys Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.