Studio Manager

PHOTO STUDIO MANAGER

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the equipment, studio and train and supervise staff that support these spaces. Ensure regular facility/equipment maintenance procedures are met. Manage the department equipment and consumables inventory. Research, evaluate and compile departmental purchase needs and requests. Provide support to the Director of Operations as needed and assist with the general management of the department as it relates to the equipment and facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staffing Management

• Oversee Daytime and Evening Studio Managers in the supervision of full-time, part-time
• Manage Studio bookings, equipment orders, permits
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings with Assistant Managers and Hub staff
• Perform staff scheduling and the weekly preparation and maintenance of time sheets
• Assist day/evening managers to mediate and resolve staffing concerns as they arise
• Create, develop, and supervise team projects based on departmental needs
• Complete annual performance reviews for full-time staff
• Manage overtime projects as needed

Facilities Management

• Supervise systematic inventory of consumables including: chemistry, seamless paper, studio materials
• Support faculty with equipment and materials
• Research, evaluate and direct departmental purchase needs and requests to the Director of Operations and assist in procurement as needed
• Work with purchasing to develop leases for equipment
• Expand and maintain vendor relations and contacts database
• Work with vendors to collect purchasing quotes and coordinate and accept deliveries
• Conduct purchasing card transactions and reconcile monthly statements
• Assist Director of Operations in planning for future equipment and facility needs/renovations
• Organize multiple small and large-scale photoshoot logistics at the same time by securing crew options, location and studio bookings, equipment orders, permits.
• Works collaboratively with Assistant Producer to build call sheets, pre-pro merch decks, shot lists and schedule.
• Works with Director of Operations on hiring talent, crew, managing contracts and rate negotiations.

Departmental Leadership

• Develop and communicate department policies and procedures
• Participate in regular meetings 
• Collaborate with Director of Operations concerning maintenance period tasks, hours of operation and all other departmental projects as required
• Conduct and assist Director of Operations with screening and interviewing candidates for staff positions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communications, interpersonal relationship and customer service skills
• Knowledge of professional studio and equipment including: strobe lighting systems, photo equipment and general studio accessories
• Proficient using Google Apps and Microsoft Word and Excel

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