Media Coordinator – Sorrento Valley

This entry-level position is responsible for the coordination and execution of photography digital assets, editing, organization and submissions to support the sales and marketing team.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Photography & Videography

• Using established style guides for reference, set-up, shoot and edit product shots in well balanced compositions.
• Adjust lighting to reduce shadowing and provide an even tone throughout the composition.
• Using Adobe Photoshop, edit, resize and color correct final images per established guidelines.
• Consistently apply and enforce style and brand guidelines.
• Shoot and edit short video projects using established style guidelines for e-commerce websites and social media.

Media Coordination

• Update and maintain the weekly shot and video list in Microsoft Excel.
• Track photo and visual asset planning from initial brainstorm to production, approval, and completion.
• Catalog, file and upload images and digital assets to the appropriate servers.
• Format and upload digital assets to 3rd party web sites and distributors.

• Responsible for product image updates on all e-retailer sites to ensure accurate covers and images.
• Assist with the seasonal review and update of content on the websites

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist with social media and website reporting on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the development of graphics for marketing, sales or publicity for various materials including presentations, mailers, trade show banners, promotional items, etc.
• Add key information to title database, including marketing bullets and categories.
• Maintain photo studio, including inventory of props and equipment and recommendations for updates.

• Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested.

Qualifications:

• Formal photography education, training or experience required.
• Knowledge of principles of photography including: camera (Canon) operation and settings, lighting, color balance, composition and current trends.
• Take direction and apply feedback, as well as to conceptualize, set up and organize projects independently.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge/usage of photo database programs a plus, especially PhotoShelter.

• Project management skills; ability to identify and assess issues and make decisions in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to move and lift heavy boxes of books/catalogs or marketing collateral occasionally.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency using the MAC OS environment.
• Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Premiere.
• Microsoft Excel and Word.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Must possess analytical abilities.
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Constantly interacting with customers, vendors, licensors, in-house departments, and internal co-workers, managers, and supervisors

Comp: $26 – 28/hour depending on experience
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