Photo & AV Studio Specialist- India The Role The Photo & AV Studio Manager will lead the on-set coverage strategy for all E&O; to small prioritised Indian Original content, including series, films, documentaries, docu-series and comedy specials. With strong cross-functional partnerships across multiple departments — from marketing, social, publicity, product, comms and content — the specialist is responsible for bringing to life the on-set creative needs of a title campaign. The role is based in Mumbai alongside a lean team of managers and specialists part of the marketing org.
The role requires a high level of creativity, an inquisitive and cutting-edge personality, strong project management, and an editorial background attuned to great visual storytelling. This role works across photo and video content, utilising knowledge of TV/film productions, talent/filmmaker relations, and publicity/marketing strategies to shape, enhance and support marketing and publicity campaigns across India and global markets.
Having a strong creative storyteller's instinct that can pivot through the unpredictability of production is key to success in Photo & AV Studio.
Responsibilities of the role include:
● Identify opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional partners in publicity, marketing, social, product and content, and align on the creative needs of the title
● Leverage your editorial and creative expertise through authentic visual storytelling and compelling creatives (audio-visual and photo assets)
● Be responsible for the best use of talent time during production to meet the creative needs of the campaign. Drive communication from the set to key stakeholders
● Innovate and build engaging narratives that tell the story behind the story. Conduct in-depth interviews with on-screen and off-screen talent to uncover and shape narratives that elevate the campaign
● Read scripts and plan, hire and supervise unit photographers and video crews to capture the best on-set creative. Foster partnerships within the industry ● Creatively produce the photography and video needs for title premieres, events and editorial photoshoots, to build impactful creatives that further the campaign messaging and encourage conversation
Skills and Requirements
● 5+ years of experience as a content creator, creative producer, or art director at an entertainment and lifestyle media house or outlet
● Work experience in marketing and content creation, social media experience at an entertainment studio or production company
● Strong creative eye with a keen understanding of visual storytelling in the service of audience-first communication strategies
● Understand and have contacts in the photography and video industries in India and working knowledge of digital media file specs & size formats ● Interest in copyright laws, usage licenses and embargoes is preferred ● Business-level fluency in Tamil/Telugu/Hindi and English is required
📌 Photo & AV Studio Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Artech
📍 Mumbai