Hello LinkedIn universe. I hope you’ve got a great soundtrack going.

I’m looking for a sharp, creative EP / operator and true partner to grow my creative practice from a successful solo operation into a modern creative studio.

This is my current work. I also compose and talk to the camera in content like this. The dream is to model my studio in the spirit of Rick Rubin (having each person operate “in their zone of genius”). Systems are built to support the art vs drain it, and I’m able to function at the highest level. So I’m looking for my complement who would take operations lead, someone who’s looking to bring their organizational energy to build alongside a creative.

I crush my client work: High pace, organized idea flow, overdeliver, and have a 100% success rate with my shoots. I love nurturing client connections and have repeat business as my metric. I’m one of the best over-the-shoulder photographers in the mix. I have directed national Pharma dance campaigns and photographed the moon for Samsung. Last 3 shoots: Global campaign for Doritos + F1, BMW on a Volumetric stage, and Blue Buffalo puppies. Next project: A science docu for a veteran laser skincare innovator, shot in anamorphic. 

But I’m still “a secret” because:

I’m honestly awful at: self-promotion / biz-dev (In my culture of origin you're not cool if you talk about yourself, so you get the idea!), protecting my creative time, delivering my personal projects, my ad-hoc business systems, and especially terrible at hiring. Doing this myself is a huge biological tax that sometimes paralyzes my momentum.

I prefer someone from my greater network because they already get it and who’s looking to build something handmade that stretches from commercials to experiential sound. I’ve been commissioned by the National Gallery of Art in DC to compose a 12-minute quadraphonic mix for their upcoming summer exhibit, and with the science docu, this is a perfect “trial by fire” opportunity to onboard someone.

I need help with creating standard operating procedures and:

• Operations: Mapping goals into a calendar, time blocking and prioritizing, creating SOP’s in every system, and deepening my AI integration.
• Team building: hiring for a social media editor, social manager, music studio tech, photo intern, VA for zero in-box. 
• Production and Growth: Helping with strategy and biz dev, forecasting, AI skills growth, managing CRM for outreach (and unconventional gifts!)

You may be an experienced EP, a producer who’s eager to build, someone equally comfortable with client dinners as scrutinizing a treatment, and mostly excited to help talent flourish. 

I work out of a bright, beautiful live/work space in Venice that I hope to outgrow ASAP. There’s enough momentum for this to be a full time role. This person may also be able to pursue their own freelance work as it comes in, while we build momentum. I’m open to a variety of pay structures, likely a mix of salary + bonuses.

If this is for you (or is suited for someone in your network), let’s chat.

Thank you.

-Saam Gabbay