Studio Producer

Job Title: Studio Producer

Reports To: Studio Operations Manager

Location: Marysville, OH

About US:

RUDIS is a leader in the wrestling apparel and footwear industry, committed to delivering

innovative and high-quality products that resonate with athletes and fans alike. We are

passionate about the sport and driven to support wrestlers with products that enhance

their performance and express their identity.

Job Overview:

The Studio Producer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of e-commerce and

marketing photo shoot production, ensuring that imagery is executed on time, aligns with

RUDIS brand standards, and meets marketing and sales objectives. This role manages

pre-production planning, on-set execution, and post-production coordination, while

maintaining efficient studio operations, vendor relationships, and budget control. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Oversight:
   1. Plan and oversee the production of e-commerce and marketing shoots, ensuring all deliverables are meet creative and brand standards
   2. Manage on-set operations to maintain workflow efficiency and adherence to timelines
   3. Coordinate with the creative team, marketing, and product departments to meet go-live deadlines
2. Pre-Production Planning:
   1. Coordinate all logistics including scheduling, talent booking, and product delivery
   2. Create shot lists and production decks
   3. Utilize purchase order trackers to procure all samples, ensuring they are received and scheduled for photography by target dates
   4. Track and manage inventory for product requests from athletes, ensuring fulfillment aligns with campaign needs
3. Vendor & Talent Management:
   1. Negotiate rates and secure bookings with production agencies, stylists, assistants, talent, locations, models, and caterers
   2. Verify that all freelance staff and vendors have fully executed contracts
   3. Maintain digital file lists for freelancers and contractors
4. Studio & Resource Management:
   1. Maintain and update the studio schedule and calendars 
   2. Track internal staff project schedules and distribute call sheets to assigned resources
   3. Manage communication regarding the movement and availability of physical products
   4. Maintain organized departmental files, including General Release Forms
   5. Partner with the Creative Art Director to secure all required props and ensure the records for invoicing and budget tracking
   6. Ensure all costs are approved and documented in alignment with production budgets
      

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Photography or related field 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production coordination, studio management, or e-commerce content production
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proven experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing budgets 
• Proficiency with project tracking tools, asset management systems, and shared calendars 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Experience working in a fast-paced creative or retail environment

Core Competencies

1. Project Management:
   1. Able to coordinate multiple moving parts and stakeholders
2. Attention to detail:
   1. Ensures accuracy in all deliverables and documentation
3. Problem Solving:
   1. Anticipates challenges and implements solutions quickly
4. Vendor Relations:
   1. Builds and maintains strong professional partnerships
5. Brand Stewardship:
   1. Consistently delivers work that reflects the RUDIS brand

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