Free Fly Apparel

The Content Production Manager is responsible for management of a wide range of complex production projects within the Marketing team. This person will work effectively across the organization with teams including E-comm, Project Management, Design, Community Marketing, and external creative partners. This position will require travel as needed for production. This role manages two people, the Videographer and Video Editor, as well as utilizes third party support from our CS teams and external contractors.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage communication, timelines, and all meetings associated with content shoots
• Work closely with the Senior Content and Community Manager and Creative Director to develop a creative shoot plan, specific moodboards, styling, production design and comprehensive shot list
• Manage Studio Photography and Video Production that includes on body, stylized, and laydown executions needed to support the various marketing needs of the brand and sales channels 
• Ensure selects are made and categorized in a timely manner by creative stakeholders and that they are ready to be passed on for post-production when shoot is wrapped
• Own pre- and post-production execution of video deliverables needed by the brand and sales channels, ensuring that video assets are delivered on time, and up to the brands standards and expectations 
• Oversee and act as the primary point of accountability for third party resources that will help prepare samples for photo shoots, packing for shoots, and organization leading up to photo and video shoots/projects 
• Oversee the organization, tracking, and ownership of content props and samples, working closely with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate inventory and ensure shoot readiness
• Manage the sourcing, hiring, contracts, and talent releases of vendors including photographers, production designers, stylists, models, HMU, locations, catering etc. as needed
• Support Senior Content and Community Manager in ensuring tight budget management on each content shoot
• Oversee all preproduction and onset logistics including location scouting and permitting and distribution of call sheets
• Support all onset styling needs (props, wardrobe, etc.) while preparing models and coordinating talent flow 
• Supervise and provide on-site management to freelance photographers, production managers, casting agents, model talent and production support staff
• Manage two members of the content team – Videographer and Video Editor, developing them to execute their roles, ensuring their work is timely and created to the needs of the business 
• Work with internal corporate department clients supported by Marketing including but not limited to: eComm, Product Development, Design, and Community Marketing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising/Marketing, Arts or Fashion
• 1-3 years of experience in a Producer/PA or Studio Manager/Assistant role in an agency, studio, production company, consumer brand or retail company
• High level computer proficiency and knowledge of everyday software and apps (Microsoft Excel & Office, Google Docs, Adobe Photoshop)

Required Competencies

• Must have strong workflow management, planning, problem solving, and communication skills
• Skilled experience in negotiating and comprehending vendor contracts and internal legal agreements
• Knowledgeable of casting and talent selection process
• Experience in location and studio scouting as well as desire to build industry contacts and resources

Free Fly is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.