Photographic Producer, Another Man

Job Title: Photographic Producer, Another Man Magazine

Department: Another Man

Reporting to: Editor-in-Chief, Another Man Magazine

About Us:

Dazed Media is the world’s leading independent fashion and culture media brand.

Thirty years ago Jefferson Hack and Rankin Waddell set up a magazine that would become a movement: Dazed & Confused. The title became a lightning rod for cultural provocation – radically reframing international style culture. Today, we are an agenda-setting publishing powerhouse and the most efficient way to reach the world’s most influential audiences.

Dazed Media powers an ever-evolving network of premium digital channels and iconic print titles including Dazed, AnOther and Another Man.

The company also encompasses a pioneering creative studio, award-winning video production, exclusive events, industry-leading talent network and efficient third-party distribution. Dazed Studio specialises in fashion, luxury and lifestyle communications. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands and agencies to create brave, pioneering ideas for a global influencer community.

Select clients: Adidas, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chanel, Converse, Comme des Garçons, Dior Men, Dover Street Market, Givenchy, Gucci, ICA, Kenzo, Kyotographie, Loewe, Loro Piana, Miu Miu, Moncler, Photo London, Paris Photo, Prada, Saint Laurent, Tatras, Wales Bonner

Role Summary

Plan, coordinate and deliver Photographic production on Another Man Magazine and across digital platforms.

Duties, responsibilities & deliverables:

Photographic Commissioning & Production, Another Man Magazine

• Work closely with the Editor-in-chief and Art Director to select and commission photography.

• Oversee production on all editorial shoots and managing shoot logistics including; studio or location hire, optioning hair, make-up and stylists and booking travel, and liaising with independent production companies on shoots outside of the UK.

• Have regular and clear communication with Another Man’s Fashion and Editorial Team on all ongoing projects.

• Attend all commissioning meetings.

• Nurture Another Man’s longstanding relationships with existing contributors and photography, styling, hair and make-up agencies; while continuing to foster new relationships.

• Oversee the scheduling of all editorial photo shoots; managing the workflow and ensuring that all projects are commissioned to deadline.

• Ensure all photography commissioning agreements are signed, returned and filed.

• Manage drafting and negotiating talent and model exclusivity contracts with the support of Another Man’s Bookings Editor.

• Allocate, manage and update shoot production budgets. Work closely with the accounts team to reconcile budgets at close of issue.

• Maintain direct and clear communication with the Print Production and Design Team to ensure all photographic content is delivered in the correct format and on schedule.

• Collate image production credits, check and sign off layouts.

• Express ideas for better efficiency, and help find solutions for production problems.

• Review portfolios and reels to develop talent list for Another Man and digital.

• Help to produce decks for editorial stories, both commercial and non-commercial, which include teams, creative etc.

• Manage and organise the magazine's issue list, ongoing progress schedule and casting document.

• Oversee sending out physical copies of the magazine post issue sign off as well as sharing the issues digital assets with teams and clients.

Digital: anothermag.com/anotherman

• Collaborate with the online and print editors to roll out the print issue content across web and social channels.

• Support the online editors in the commissioning of Fashion Week photography and social content.

• Commission teams and oversee production for any fashion features on anothermag.com

Skills, experience & personal attributes:

• Passion for photography, film and art

• Knowledgeable about fashion and art photographers with a strong network of professional connections nationally and internationally

• Experience within a photography agency, established publishing company or online media preferred

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate across all levels, building strong working relationships.

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure; handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment

• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills

• Flexible approach and ability to work well independently

• Proficiency in Photoshop, In Design, Excel and Word and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive etc)

What we offer:

• Full-time role with a competitive salary
  20 days holiday + bank holidays & 3 days over the Christmas period

• Flexible working policy

• Your birthday off

• Extra days of annual leave for each year of service - up to 5

• Contributory pension scheme

• Enhanced family leave benefits

• Personal development scheme

• Company discounts including gyms, popular retailers & hotels

• Company paid subscription to Medicash - contributing and sometimes covering costs of health & wellbeing services

• Cycle to work scheme

• Ongoing social events throughout the year and frequent invites to external Dazed events

• 1 volunteer day each year

• Group income protection

These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive but serve to give a realistic overview of the role and requirements. The company reserves the right to change this role description in response to the changing needs of the business.

At Dazed Media, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector.