Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.
Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at Content in the role of Sr. Photo/Video Producer.
Summary:
Reporting to the Studio Manager, the Sr Photo/Video Producer will produce still and OLV productions with a key retail client. This role entails the production of all aspects of digital, video, mobile, social, signage, online and photography content creation. The successful candidate must communicate with the Creative team, Accounts Directors, third party vendors & freelancers for daily productions. The Sr Photo/Video Producer must have a keen eye for detail and a strong desire for promoting best practices and development standards. They must have a passion for building compelling digital marketing imagery across multiple digital channels.
- Division: Content
- Department: Studio
- Reports to: Studio Manager
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Status: Full-Time
In this role you will:
- Produce still photography and OLV video, working hand in hand with the PM, Creative and Account team at SJC. The Sr Photo/Video Producer must be an experienced Producer comfortable managing both photographic and video crew on a daily basis.
- Obtain and confirm project specifications; liaise with internal stakeholders and client for statement of work, provide quotations/estimates
- Ensure completion of all deliverables throughout the entire project lifecycle: end-to-end from requirements to post Implementation phases, working hand in hand with the PM
- Ensure resolution of project issues, identify dependencies, risks and determine mitigation plans
- Track and manage project scope during filming & production phase, deliverables and obtain formal approval of change requests
- For any automotive shoots, coordinating vehicle transportation for shoots; organizing and arranging vehicle
- Arrange pick-ups and transportation with client or SJC shipping team
- Manage talent and freelancer costs of any production and/or in-studio elements
- Book and manage staff and freelance photo and video crews
- Act as a casting producer and hire talent as needed
- Manage all talent holds and ensure availability and accuracy
- Create schedules for upcoming productions
- Coordinating and arranging lunch, dinner, craft services for production crew
- Advocate exceptional client value through negotiation of models and production crew rates
- Ensure all invoices are received and applied against the appropriate docket
- Ensure studio and shooting space is adequately prepared prior to shoot
- Collaborate with the studio team to share and book resources
- Model SJC’s Values and cultivates an environment of teamwork, diversity, accountability, openness, and excellence.
- Ensure all team members have all necessary information, materials and elements in a timely manner
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
- Contributes to the over success of the Content Department and Photo Studio.
- Maintain a high attention to detail.
- You are able to work in a fluid, often rapidly shifting environment.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
A bit about yourself:
- Post-secondary education in Photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 3-5 years working in a studio environment managing photo shoots and OLV productions.
- You have knowledge of Google Workplace/ G-Suite, MS Office Suite, understanding of Adobe CC and Keynote required.
- You are a critical thinker who can see the big picture but are adept at questioning details and assumptions, making recommendations and solving problems effectively.
- You thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy managing details.
- You can juggle competing deadlines, budgets and objectives while staying focused on critical tasks, prioritizing appropriately.
- Your have superior time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work according to deadlines
- You have an excellent understanding of photography and its process.
- You demonstrate a high level of trust, integrity, and diplomacy.
- You are self motivated, proactive and solution driven in nature.
- You have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Relationship building is one of your strengths, you gain the trust and support of peers and partners quickly through common ground, collaboration and candor in difficult situations.
Working Environment
- The job is performed in a studio setting with the occasional need to attend / work in other locations for photo and video shoots
- Requirement for multi-tasking and managing urgent demands
- Required attention to detail and requiring an accelerated work pace or deadlines.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the production at hand is required.
- Sustained requirement for manual dexterity / coordination for computer use.
- Sustained requirement for light physical exertion typical of an office job, such as sitting, standing, walking and operating office equipment.
- Regular requirement for low-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration for such activities as reading, inputting data, taking notes.
- Willingness to see projects through to the end and able to work longer days or weekends when required
If this sounds like you, apply below!
SJC Values
- Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
- Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
- Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
- Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
- Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.
SJC Perks
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
- Scholarship program for employees’ children
- Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
- 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
- Discounted annual GoodLife membership
- Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers
Accommodations at SJC
SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Inclusion at SJC
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.
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