Photo Studio Producer

We’re looking for a talented Photo Studio Producer to join our 500° team in our Miami, FL location. As the Photo Studio Producer, you will lead the charge on bringing creative visions to life within our in-house photo studio. The ideal candidate is skilled in overseeing the end-to-end production process—from scoping and budgeting to scheduling and execution—across both static and motion content. What You'll Do: • Collaborate with internal teams and photography partners to understand the creative vision, shoot goals, and final deliverables • Develop comprehensive production plans and collaborate with the studio team to ensure seamless execution • Create and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency while meeting project needs • Negotiate rates with crew, vendors, and talent agencies to secure top-tier talent while maximizing profitability • Produce consistent and detailed estimating documents to compare costs across photoshoots and vendors • Develop production timelines, shot lists, call sheets, and shoot schedules • Book studio space, locations, equipment, and crew for shoot days • Maintain an up-to-date internal studio calendar to track availability • Source and hire photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, assistants, and digital techs • Handle all contracts, rates, releases, and legal documentation related to production talent • Build and maintain a robust library of freelance talent (photo, styling, motion) for ongoing and future studio needs • Arrange necessary permits, insurance, transportation, and accommodations as needed • Coordinate and prep all wardrobe, props, and set elements ahead of shoot days • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, photographers, and crew • Ensure shoot days run according to schedule, managing the flow and problem-solving as needed • Oversee quality control across all production elements • Manage on-set needs including craft services, client hospitality, and team logistics • Receive and check deliveries/equipment ahead of shoots to confirm readiness • Host clients on set while maintaining a productive and creatively protected environment • Support wrap-day responsibilities including clean-up, inventory checks, and closing production details • Finalize all production-related expenses, reconcile costs, and process invoices What You'll Need: • 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in a studio, agency, or commercial photography environment • Experience in still and B-roll type food photoshoots • Proven ability to manage complex photo and video shoots from end to end • Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost reconciliation skills • Excellent negotiation skills with vendors, crew, and talent agencies • Deep knowledge of production workflows, including timelines, call sheets, and shoot logistics • Strong network of production talent including photographers, stylists, and technical crew • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously • Experience managing shoot-day logistics and troubleshooting on set • Familiarity with contracts, releases, insurance, and permitting • Comfortable interfacing with clients and maintaining professionalism on set • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong communication skills • Proficient in production software/tools and basic budgeting systems