studio pro - Minneapolis

about the studio pro role:

the soona studio pro is an expert executor of quality content.

the studio pro is a master of content creation and a creative mentor in the studio. the soona studio pro has a senior level understanding of video production, photography, lighting and set design.

this is a full time exempt salary position located in Minneapolis that will report directly to the crew lead.

about soona:

soona makes it possible for brands to create professional photo and video starting at $39. our studios give customers a playground for creating their content and our online platform makes it possible for any product company in the world to experience a remote shoot.

Requirements

an ideal candidate can:

• considered to be a leader in studio with support to the crew lead assisting in weekly standups
• execute exceptional content that delivers on or exceeds customer needs and meets target KPIs
• shoot superior photo and video content for e-commerce and lifestyle brands 
• set up and utilize various lighting styles and techniques to most effectively deliver customer needs that produce real-world results
• successfully collaborate with soona clients both in-store and virtually 
• troubleshoot on-set challenges and juggle various projects at once with ease
• translate customer inputs (or lack thereof) into a successful shoot 
• be comfortable and excited with the ongoing need to create high quality innovative content every working day
• work closely with crew lead to help with project or various aspects of studio, shoot audits, targeted training, assigned studio tasks or other projects as needed
• contribute to the holistic operation of the studio in daily tasks additional to production time, including but limited to pre-shoot prep, equipment and prop organization, inventory assistance, and overall orderliness. some lifting is required up to 30 lbs.
  
  

has experience in:

• 5+ years of full-time professional photography and videography
• 3+ years of customer service

Benefits

we can offer:

• strong starting salary: $66,000 - $78,000 DOE
• benefits & perks + unlimited pto + intentional culture
• stock options
• really badass headshots

this position comes with a 90-day probationary period, during which both the employee and soona will have the opportunity to assess the fit and performance. this period is standard practice to ensure mutual satisfaction and success in the role. throughout the probationary period, you can expect support, guidance, and constructive feedback. successful completion of the probationary period may lead to permanent employment. we believe in providing a transparent and fair evaluation process to set the stage for a successful long-term partnership.

candidates should:

• share their favorite twitter or instagram feed in their cover letter

our hiring philosophy:

at soona, we look for representation across all intersectionalities of identities, specifically within underrepresented groups. it is these differences that push us towards innovation, curiosity, and success in our business. we believe in providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws or regulations in the locations we operate.

this means that timelines of processes may be impacted, depending on our applicant pools.