Were hiring: Studio Manager / Producer at Jeff Sciortino Photography

Jeff Sciortino Photography is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and motivated individual to join the studio in a hybrid role combining creative support, production coordination, studio management, and marketing. This position is ideal for someone interested in photography, creative entrepreneurship, and the behind-the-scenes operations of a working studio.

This is a dynamic role, no two days are the same. Youll be involved in everything from shoot preparation, to client communication, to ensuring the studio runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
- Production Coordination
- Build and manage production timelines and shoot logistics
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and collaborators
- Assist in planning shoot days, call sheets, and deliverables
- Ensure projects stay on track from pre-production through delivery

Photography & Creative Support:
- Assist on photoshoots (lighting setup, styling, client coordination)
- Support post-production workflow (file sorting, basic editing in Lightroom/Photoshop)

Marketing & Content:
- Support content creation for social media, website, and marketing campaigns
- Assist with brand storytelling and visual consistency across platforms
- Organize and manage digital assets for marketing use
- Help execute outreach, promotions, and client-facing materials

Studio Operations & Management:
- Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and readiness for shoots
- Prep gear and assist with setup and teardown
- Coordinate scheduling, bookings, and calendar management
- Create production schedules using Adobe InDesign (required)
- Handle administrative tasks including email organization, invoicing support, and file management

Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate needs
- Comfortable multitasking and working independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign (required)
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks (required)
- Interest in photography, creative work, or studio environments
- Reliable transportation (required for errands and off-site shoots)
- Driver's License REQUIRED (we have a company van)

What Youll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in a professional photography studio
- Insight into both the creative and business sides of photography
- Mentorship and ongoing skill development
- Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time

Compensation:
Pay based on experience
Hourly (part-time) with potential for position to be full-time if business is busy.

Work Location: In person (Studio is located in River West neighborhood in Chicago).

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