Studio Photo Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking a Studio Photo Manager to oversee the studio photographer resourcing, use of photo studio space and cross functional communication for the Product, Design & Marketing’s Visuals Studio team.

You will work closely with Visuals Studio photo art directors and dedicated Radio studio photographers to monitor the artist visit photography captured at Music’s studios for on and off platform needs. You will occasionally work on projects across other Services as well. You will work closely with the artist relations team, navigating artist approvals and delivery of assets. As our client scales across lines of business and expand internationally, you will develop and implement best practices for studio photography.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with photographers, creating standardized processes, and working with cross functional teams. You possess strong communication, project and time management skills, are incredibly organized and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with others — in a fast-paced, constantly-changing environment. You are a motivated, self-starter who stays calm under pressure. You are
enthusiastic about culture and lifestyle, with an eye for detail and craft-focused skills.

Day to day tasks:

• Manage studio photographer resourcing
• Manage the use and schedule of the photo capture spaces in US based studios
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support workflow transition, consulting on the best way to integrate the photo team workflow into the overall process
• Track monthly artist visits, captures, performances, etc., noting when new trends occur and influencing any support changes that are necessary as well as influencing staffing strategies
• Advocate for the studio photographers – attending meetings, answering and coordinating image requests and delivering assets
• Track photo approvals, quality checking decks and links as needed
• Develop strategy for process cross-functionally and internal
• Update documentation around process to reflect changes made in real time
• Be the point of contact between show producers and the radio studio photographers, managing the communication for availability, timeline feasibility and deliverables
• Partner with teams outside of Radio to make sure they have the right assets ahead of deadlines
• Establish photo studio system in international markets and be the main point of contact in process set-up
• Manage spatial content capture, SOiP efforts and collaborations captured in our studios
• Provide creative and retouching feedback as needed to maintain photography standards
• Support the Serial team in the creative process for new radio show development
• Occasionally support studio captures onsite, which could require travel for shoots, events and new photographer assignment preparations
• Manage the quarterly photo studio budget, tracking orders for equipment replacements, studio bookings, production costs, etc.

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.