Photography Assistant & Digital Content Manager

Studio Platon is a full-service creative studio led by world-renowned portrait photographer Platon. We are seeking an experienced, full-time Photography Assistant and Digital Content Manager to oversee projects ranging from commercial and editorial work to human rights-focused initiatives. This role combines photography assisting, digital asset management, post-production work, and general studio operations.

The Role:

The ideal candidate is a highly organized creative professional passionate about photography, design, and global politics. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the studio’s visual archive, supporting the production of high-quality creative outputs, and ensuring that digital systems and workflows operate efficiently across all departments in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Set Production

Assist during photo shoots including sourcing, preparing, and maintaining camera, lighting, and grip equipment for studio and location shoots.
Assist with rigging and setup of Profoto lighting systems and related equipment.
Operate key lights or assist the photographer as needed during shoots.
Ensure smooth on-set workflow, including managing digital capture workflows and file backups in real time.

Archive & Data Management

Organize and maintain Platon’s extensive digital archive across multiple storage systems.
Develop and enforce consistent file naming conventions, metadata standards, and archival workflows.
Ensure all project assets are properly backed up, categorized, and easily retrievable across departments.
Coordinate with editors and producers to ingest, organize, and archive new shoots and archival material.
Oversee NAS and cloud-based storage systems to ensure redundancy, security, and accessibility.

Design & Post-Production

Execute visual materials including exhibition and book layouts, editorial spreads, posters, and presentation decks.
Provide high-level retouching and post-production support under the guidance of Platon’s photographic style.
Prepare print-ready files and ensure color accuracy across multiple output formats.
Work closely with printers, curators, and publishers to ensure final outputs meet exhibition and publication standards.

Digital Content & Social Media

Manage and execute the studio’s digital content strategy across all social media platforms, with a primary focus on YouTube.
Support and facilitate YouTube Live sessions, including technical setup, streaming coordination, and real-time troubleshooting.
Monitor audience engagement, analytics, and platform performance to inform content strategy.
Collaborate on editing short-form and long-form video content for digital distribution.

Website Management

Maintain and update website content including portfolios, editorial features, product listings, and campaign pages.
Ensure visual consistency and accuracy across all web pages and digital assets.
Work with developers or external vendors to implement updates, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.

Technical Support & Studio Infrastructure

Act as the primary technical point of contact for studio hardware and software systems.
Manage MacOS environments, including system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the studio.
Oversee NAS servers, backup systems, and internal file-sharing networks.
Support iOS devices, email systems, and general IT infrastructure within the studio.
Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimize disruption during production and deadlines.

Fine Art Printing

Maintain and calibrate large-format Epson printers and related printing equipment.
Manage fine art printing workflows, including test prints, color proofing, and final production prints.
Ensure consistency and archival quality standards for exhibition-grade prints.
Coordinate with external print labs when required.

Requirements:

Software & Digital Tools

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially:
Photoshop (retouching, compositing, color work)
Bridge (asset organization and workflow management)
InDesign (layout design for print and editorial)
Premiere Pro (basic to advanced video editing and social content creation)
Working knowledge of Capture One is highly desirable
Familiarity with FileMaker Pro or similar database/archival systems is a strong plus
Comfort working with digital asset management systems and cloud storage platforms

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of professional photography workflows, particularly high-end studio production
Experience with Hasselblad medium format camera systems
Solid knowledge of Profoto lighting systems, modifiers, and studio lighting setups
Familiarity with digital capture workflows and tethered shooting environments

Personal Skills

Exceptional organizational skills with obsessive attention to detail
Strong leadership and communication skills across creative and technical teams
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
Calm and effective problem-solving in high-pressure studio environments
Collaborative mindset with the ability to also operate independently when required

Attributes

Highly disciplined, structured, and proactive in workflow management
Comfortable working in fast-moving creative environments with shifting priorities
Strong aesthetic sensibility and appreciation for documentary and portrait photography
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality in both creative and technical output
Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive editorial or human rights-related material

Additional Learning Opportunities

Film scanning
Image syndication and licensing

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person