Studio Content Producer at ReaderLink | San Diego, CA | $80K/yr – $83K/yr

ReaderLink

Studio Content Producer

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $83K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own visual asset production from concept through delivery, leading the look across product photography and short videos for web, social, and retailer sites.

Build and enforce visual standards and style guidelines across product shots and video using established campaigns and formats.
Own vendor coordination, calendars, and delivery to internal teams and distributors, including asset management in PhotoShelter.
Partner with campaigns and audiences to plan content for web, social, and retailer presentations while maintaining a tight production and delivery rhythm.

Job Description

Responsibilities\n

Establish and maintain visual standards, style guidelines, and content consistency; shoot and edit product shots in well-balanced, sharp compositions.
Create new style guides as needed for new formats.
Manage and adjust lighting to reduce shadowing and provide an even tone throughout the composition.
Using Adobe Photoshop, edit, resize, and color correct final images.
Ideate, shoot, and edit short video projects using established style guidelines for e-commerce websites.
Develop concepts and shoot short videos for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
As needed, shoot specialty photos for retailer presentations, catalog covers, or B2B/B2C industry events like San Diego ComiCon, LA Times Festival of Books, and Independent Bookstore Day.
Partner with internal teams to plan content that supports campaigns and distribution needs.
Act as lead contact to any photography and videography vendors, tracking project details, planning, and final product edits.
Prioritize, select, and submit photos for use on the Faire.com website.

\nRequirements\n

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in photography education, training or experience is required.
Knowledge of principles of photography, including camera (Canon) operation and settings, lighting, color balance, composition, and current trends, is required.
Must be able to take direction and apply feedback, as well as to conceptualize, set up, and organize projects independently.
Project management skills; ability to identify and assess issues and make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, multitask effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

\nPreferred\n

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Premiere is preferred.
Proficiency in macOS operating systems is preferred.
Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred.
Knowledge/usage of photo database programs a plus, especially PhotoShelter is preferred.
Familiarity with publishing industry terms is preferred.

\nBenefits\n

Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Prescription
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent Care
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Author Events
Publisher-sponsored Book Club

ReaderLink

ReaderLink is North America’s largest full-service book distributor. Each year, ReaderLink ships more than 325 million books and drives over $3 billion in sales for our partners. ReaderLink serves over 300 retailers with a combined 100,000 individual storefronts. Our broad customer base is a testament to our unmatched ability to provide our services to many different types of retailers. ReaderLink's partners include mass market retailers, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenience stores, airports, and the armed forces. ReaderLink is committed to helping its customers expand their businesses through its extensive knowledge of literary content, distribution logistics, marketing services, category management, business analytics, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment. ReaderLink also owns Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG), one of the top 10 book publishers in the U.S. PRPG is a major producer of children’s books, reference books, activity books, and reprints of classic literature in fresh, modern formats. Talented people drive our business, and we strive to recruit and develop top-tier individuals! To view our open positions, please visit www.readerlink.com/careers

Founded in 2011

Oak Brook, Illinois, USA

838 employees (118 in marketing)

www.readerlink.com