Photography Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-30
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Creative Arts/Media
Photographer
Photography Assistant
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station, and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country’s premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for People Inc.’s
print, digital, and social platforms.
8‑32 hours a week – on an as‑needed basis.
Start date:
Immediately
End date: 6 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $37.50‑$43.75/hr – depends on experience.
Location:
Birmingham, AL – US
- Deliver gear and help set up and break down sets.
- Input metadata/help with deliverables to brands.
- Assist photographers in the studio, working closely with the equipment manager, to make sure all photographers' needs are met.
- Help the equipment manager maintain the equipment and ensure the studio is kept tidy and organized.
- A degree in photography or a related field.
- Prior studio assisting experience.
- Unsupervised knowledge of Capture One, Canon Mirrorless Cameras, Profoto Lighting, and Apple Mac OS.
- A positive, can-do attitude, and work well as part of a team.
- Excellent time management skills; organized and detail-oriented.
- The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
- A multitasker:
When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you’re a pro; you anticipate needs before they arise. - Self‑motivated:
You’re a spirited self-starter. You are deadline-driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations. - Flexible:
Highly adaptable to supporting frequent changes in direction and workflow.
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