Studio Content Producer

Studio Content Producer About the Opportunity A well-established book publishing and distribution company is seeking a Studio Content Producer to lead visual content strategy, studio operations, photography production, and digital asset management across multiple product lines and brands. This role will oversee all aspects of visual storytelling and content creation, ensuring high-quality assets are delivered for marketing, e-commerce, retail, and promotional initiatives.
This is a highly visible position that requires expertise in photography, content production, creative direction, and asset management systems. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands‑on producer who can manage projects from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Visual Strategy Develop and implement visual standards, photography guidelines, and brand style direction across product categories.
Determine creative concepts, shot lists, styling approaches, lighting techniques, and production methods for photo and video content.
Provide recommendations on visual presentation, content priorities, and creative strategy.
Select final photography and video assets for marketing, retail, digital, and promotional use.
Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent brand representation across all content.
Studio & Production Management Lead all phases of in‑house and off‑site photo and video productions, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, sourcing, set design, vendor management, and execution.
Oversee studio operations, equipment utilization, maintenance, workflow improvements, and production efficiencies.
Manage relationships with photographers, stylists, editors, and other external creative partners.
Establish production schedules and prioritize projects based on business needs and deadlines.
Photography & Videography Produce professional product, lifestyle, and promotional photography and video content.
Manage lighting, camera settings, composition, color management, and post‑production standards.
Direct photo and video shoots to achieve desired creative outcomes.
Oversee editing, retouching, and final delivery of approved assets.
Digital Asset Management Serve as administrator and owner of digital asset management platforms, including PhotoShelter or similar systems.
Establish standards for metadata, storage, organization, accessibility, and archiving.
Train internal users on asset management systems and related workflows.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and process improvements.
Additional Responsibilities Support social media and website reporting as needed.
Assist with creation of graphics and marketing materials including presentations, signage, trade show assets, promotional materials, and sales collateral.
Maintain studio inventory, props, and equipment.
Perform additional related duties as needed.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree required.
Formal photography education, training, or equivalent professional experience required.
Strong understanding of photography principles including camera operation, lighting, color balance, composition, and current visual trends.
Ability to take feedback, adapt creative direction, and work independently.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with digital asset management systems; PhotoShelter experience is highly preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.
Proficiency in Mac OS environment.
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience producing visual content for consumer products, publishing, retail, e‑commerce, lifestyle brands, or related industries.
Experience managing both creative strategy and hands‑on production within an in‑house studio environment.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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