Production Associate Intern/Volunteer

Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season’s must-have accessories from the world’s top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP (“TAF”). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results! 

We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.  

Job Description

As a Production assistant you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester. Our  team is looking for bright and innovative intern .
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage production timelines and budgets for creative projects; ongoing evaluation of

adherence to budgeted time and cost constraints for sold ad programs, which could include-
Serve as liaison between Creative Communications and sales, marketing, edit, ad ops, and external vendors

• Assist with daily staff meetings to coordinate creative-department projects and manage and organize

workflow

• Producer Requirements

• Manage all aspects of photo and video production including: Castings (models and real people)

• Sourcing new hair/makeup/wardrobe/set design talent

• Maintaining a diverse pool of photography and videography talent

• Running pre-production meetings internally and with clients

• Coordinating with PR/Management teams of celebrities

• Organize shot lists and shoot schedules to ensure shoots ended on time and under budget

• Scout studios, locations, and local production teams in NYC, LA, Chicago.

• Handle all aspects of photo shoot production, including sourcing locations, permitting, booking stylist/hair/makeup, executing contracts, creating call sheets, managing process on set, etc.

• Oversee the day-to-day workflow of Photo Department to ensure deadlines are being met. Assign and
divide web research assignments and review before submitting to editors.

Qualifications

A passion for women’s economic opportunities

Must be a full or part-time practicing professional

Have relevant consumer magazine and online experience

Have extensive photo research and photo production experience and a strong visual and creative sensibility

Be enthusiastic and team oriented, but also able to work independently

Have excellent communication and organizational skills

Work effectively on several projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines

Must be able to commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously

Experience working in a studio setting

Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks

Ability, and willingness, to adhere to verbal direction and creative critique

Proficiency in collaboration and/or problem-solving during photo shoots

Ability to take initiative and must have the confidence to learn in a “live” environment.

Must be reliable with excellent organizational skills and very strong attention to detail.

Ability to work well with a team

Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.