Imagery Producer Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Camarillo, CA (Job ID 1366023)

Description

The Imagery Production Specialist is the process expert ensuring efficient and seamless execution of video and photo productions. This role develops a production strategy based on client needs and then manages comprehensive budgets, oversees contracts and payments, coordinates production logistics, and tracks and reports all related costs. The role also supports on-set operations, facilitates cross-department collaboration, and implements streamlined workflows to maintain organization and deliver high-quality results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops a production strategy based on both client needs and the vision of the Creative producer
• Partners with Producer to prepare and vet project budgets, draft relevant production schedules and timelines.
• Leads or assists with the search and hire of key freelance production staff as required.
• Determines and sources quotes from key vendors.    
• Maintains records/files for all completed and in-progress work, including contracts, SOWs and MSAs.      
• Coordinates and organizes production and post-production budget tracking (both hard and soft costs), finance inquiries, vendor management, legal paperwork, and Accounts Payable.       
• Tracks and manages all costs, keeping the Producer apprised of status regularly.       
• Assists with project tracking in applicable Production Management software.  
• Manages all logistical needs for productions, including location scouting, permitting, hiring and onboarding freelancers, releases and other crew needs as required.  
• Creates call sheets and distributes to appropriate parties in a timely manner.         
• Ensures productions run smoothly, remains safe, meet deadlines and stay within budget.         
• Ensures a project is successfully wrapped and all accounting is routed to the Producer for actualization.      
• Problem solves as issues arise throughout the production and establishing an open dialogue with the entire production team both internal and external.    
• Helps manage project flow from start to finish, including hiring, managing, and coordinating all aspects of field production.       
• Build and prep art sku's for each project (photo and video)        
• For Photo Team: negotiate, lock in, and coordinate locations, rental houses, freelance contractors, source talent, crew, and permits.           
• Lesion between head of safety and our team, to make sure we are complying with most up to date safety codes on set.       
• Assist in breakdown of scripts, storyboards, and shoot schedules for budgeting
• Implemented a streamlined system for the photo team by setting up shoot trackers and utilizing Google Forms. This initiative enhances scheduling efficiency and ensures smooth coordination during on-the-day operations.            
• Assist photo producer with processing and tracking payroll for crew   
• Take on the role of on-set audio engineer, manage and optimize sound recording processes, utilizing and expanding sound software to ensure high-quality audio capture during shoots. This role focuses on delivering sound recordings that meet or exceed the editor's requirements for every project.
• Assist lighting set ups for DP on shoot days, to make the day go faster and smoother.
• Be the lesion in between departments: QA, Store environment, AR, ect.     

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: Provides support
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Flex Designation: In Office

• Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree in video production or related field
• Preferred 4 Year Bachelors degree a plus

• 4 years minimum experience in a Production Coordinator or similar role
• 2 years of experience working with third-party partners and working cross-functionally with internal departments and teams.
• 2 years of experience managing and planning health and safety assessments for large shoots and field crews.

• Strong Project Management skills.
• Proficiency in PC and Mac OS platforms, Microsoft Word/Excel
• Experience using Workfront is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible team-player who also works well independently
• Proactive and quick learner with a positive attitude towards his/her work· Must be extremely versatile and should be experienced with a variety of different production formats.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great organization habits and multitasking skills, managing multiple projects.
• Ability to act and react professionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and think proactively.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours with little or no notice.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.