JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Studio Production Specialist

Location: Vernon Hills, IL


Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing


Reports To: Manager Studio Production


Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.


JOB PURPOSE:


Work with Internal Customers and the Studio Production Team to support all production activities for studio video, photography and social media projects - from ideation to completion.




RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On-set Production Assistant for Advertising, Product Teams, Trade Marketing, E-Commerce and Sales video and photo shoots.
• Capable of shooting, editing and delivering "Tier 2" level video and photography projects.
  
  
• Contribute creative ideas for projects.
• Responsible for backing up footage from video and photo productions to hard drives and to the studio server.
  
  
• Create and organize Adobe Premiere projects for specified "Tier 1" video productions as needed.
  
  
• Communicate with and schedule freelance vendors, such as Videographers, Photographers and Editors, for studio and remote assignments.
• Assist Producers with footage, music and logo/graphic requests.
• Produce all Product Photography projects.
• Organize photography assets on the server and organize the camera room equipment and lenses.
• Responsible for loading and unloading production equipment, equipment storage solutions and maintenance, inventory, setting up camera and lighting gear, (studio and off-site) and assisting with grip responsibilities as necessary.

• 2-3 years' experience as a Production Assistant in a studio environment
• Agency or corporate creative department experience preferred
• Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Teamwork etc.
  
  
• BA in either Television, Film, Advertising, Photography or Communications

• Experience shooting, editing and delivering video and photography projects
• Experience using Adobe Suite products (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom).
  
  Capture One also preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of studio lighting process (ProFoto D2's, Modifiers)
• Experience using both MAC and PC file structures
• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to respond to and satisfy changing needs throughout the creative development process
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent people and time management skills

• Estimated Travel 7%
• Ability to lift and carry video and photography equipment and basic tool use