We are excited to add to our team here at Aaron Watson Photography, and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for the wedding and portrait photography industry. We are in the market for an Office & Production Manager, a Photo Editor & Production Assistant, and a Videographer & Video Editor. If you are interested in any or all of these amazing opportunities or if you know of someone who would be, please scroll down for more information on each of these positions! We are looking to hire 2 to 3 qualified people to fill these positions.
Office & Production Manager
Aaron Watson Photography is a wedding and family portrait photography studio based in Charlottesville VA. We are a smoke-free workplace and committed to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for our clients and employees. All applicants should be at least 18 years old with a valid Virginia state driver’s license. A background check and drug test of approved applicants will be required for any positions that entail interaction with clientele and their children.
Position Summary:
This is a full time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours a week. The office manager will work closely with clients and vendors, and will often be the first point of contact in correspondence. They must take pride in their appearance and communication skills. They will be in charge of scheduling appointments through email and phone calls. They will help promote the company by updating the Aaron Watson Photography blog, submitting pictures to local blogs, and managing the AWP Social Media accounts. The office manager will work closely with the owner of the company to implement marketing strategies as well as offer input as needed.
They will have responsibility of day-to-day organization in the office as well as assisting on shoots as needed and cleaning and handling camera equipment. There is a possibility of being an assistant for weddings and portrait sessions. They will be in charge of managing production of client orders, as well as tracking, reordering, and restocking supplies for the company (must be able to lift at least 50lbs).
Necessary Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated as well as work well in a team environment. Management experience is important. It is paramount that the applicant be efficient and organized, as well as a fast learner. They must be very friendly and able to communicate well with clients and their children. They will be skilled writers with great handwriting skills and preferably have had experience blogging or writing copy. It is preferred that candidates have photography experience as well as a basic knowledge of photo editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CS5. This position will be best filled by someone who is able to handle stress, enjoys challenges, and can react rationally to last minute changes. We need someone who is professional and who can be a representative of the company at industry events. Design experience is a plus; however there will be training provided for album design, framing, and other production tasks.
College level education is preferred but not mandatory if applicant has extensive experience working in office management, photography, or wedding industry. Preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lightroom and Photoshop. Knowledge in Indesign and Illustrator is an advantage. Must have your own transportation and be located in or near Charlottesville, VA.
If you are interested in this position, please download the application below and submit it to the email provided in the application.
Office & Production Manager Job Application
Photo Editor & Production Assistant
Aaron Watson Photography is a wedding and family portrait photography studio based in Charlottesville VA. We are a smoke-free workplace and committed to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for our clients and employees. All applicants should be at least 18 years old with a valid Virginia state driver’s license. A background check and drug test of approved applicants will be required for any positions that entail interaction with clientele and their children.
Position Summary
This is a position requiring a commitment of 20 – 40 hours a week. The photography editor will need to have expert knowledge of Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5. They will be in charge of selecting/culling images from weddings and portrait sessions, and making exposure and color enhancements using Lightroom. They will carry out the production of client and company orders making additional enhancements as needed using Adobe Photoshop. They will also assist the Office Manager in framing, printing, picking up orders from the lab, and other production tasks as needed. There will be a possibility of assisting the primary photographer during weddings and portrait sessions as well as potentially becoming “second photographer” at weddings.
Necessary Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and work well in a team environment. Photo editing experience is necessary. A background of photography education or work experience is required. It is preferred that candidates have knowledge of photo editing in Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5. It is paramount that the applicant be efficient and organized, as well as a fast learner. This position will be best filled by someone who is able to handle stress, enjoys challenges, and can react rationally to last minute changes. We need someone who is professional and can be a testament to the company values outside of the work environment. Design experience using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe InDesign is a plus.
College level education is preferred but not mandatory if applicant has extensive experience working in the photography industry. Must have your own transportation and be located in or near Charlottesville, VA.
If you are interested in this position, please download the application below and submit it to the email provided in the application.
Photography Editor Job Application
Videographer and Video Editor
Aaron Watson Photography and Exist N Motion Films are wedding and family portrait photography and videography studios based in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are a smoke-free workplace and committed to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for our clients and employees. All applicants should be at least 18 years old with a valid Virginia state driver’s license. A background check and drug test of approved applicants will be required for any positions that entail interaction with clientele and their children.
Position Summary
This is a part time position as needed. We are looking for a talented video editor and videographer who is interested in working in the wedding industry. This person will be primarily filming and editing wedding videos (like this one: Jillian & Chad’s Fusion Film and this one: Sara & Matt’s Wedding Film).
Necessary Qualifications
This person will need to have expert knowledge of Final Cut Pro and will be comfortable using the newest version of Final Cut Pro X (if not proficient in Final Cut Pro X, must be willing to learn). Experience with photography and photo editing is a plus.
Experience with the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D cameras is required. Experience using lavalier mics and external audio recording devices is recommended. They will need to have basic knowledge in lighting as well as technical and practical knowledge of camera equipment (i.e. ability to use a slider and setup a tripod). They must be able to manage a team when necessary and be comfortable filming a wedding. Needs to be able to carry at least 50 lbs of equipment.
The ideal candidate will be a creative and motivated video editor and videographer who has a passion for wedding videography. This person will be able to handle stress and will react rationally to last minute changes. They will work well with people and will be pleasant and professional in all situations.
Proficiency:
Final cut pro X, Compressor, Canon SLR Platforms (i.e. Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D cameras)
Having your own equipment is a plus but not required. Must have your own transportation and be located in or near Charlottesville, VA.
If you are interested in this position, please download the application below and submit it to the email provided in the application.
Videographer & Video Editor Job Application
