Photo Content Producer

Job Description

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store and Uncharted, is dedicated to creating destinations that inspire, delight, and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile.

We are seeking a highly experienced Photo + Content Producer to join The Paper Store Creative Team. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in producing high-quality photo, video, and multimedia shoots across digital, print, and social media platforms. This role involves managing budgets and timelines, organizing a robust sample library, and collaborating with Marketing, Creative, and Buying teams to deliver visually compelling content. The Producer will own execution for campaigns ranging from lifestyle, eComm, social, lookbook, video, and editorial shoots.

This role reports directly to the Creative Director and is key to maintaining consistent brand storytelling across all touchpoints—digital, print, and in-store.

COMPETENCIES:

Communication: Communication is direct and to the point while maintaining employees’ self-esteem. Sets clear performance expectations and provides ongoing feedback. Solicits dialogue to ensure understanding of expectations.

Leadership: Ability to motivate and influence the team to create buy-in. Clarifies initiatives and articulates their strategic relevance. Helps employees to see the potential for developing their skills; assists them in eliminating barriers to their development.

Development: Demonstrates a passion for teaching. Identifies skill opportunities and takes timely and appropriate action to coach, develop and redirect employees as needed.

Delegation: Delegates responsibility based on the employee’s ability and potential. Communicate action steps and desired outcomes. Follows up to ensure success.

Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Ensures that actions are consistent with words.

Communication: Communicates information with consistency and clarity; uses active listening to effectively understand and provide feedback. Adjusts communication style to suit the audience to promote engagement and increase understanding.

Creativity and Initiative: Forward-thinking, recognizes opportunities and finds new ways of doing things and implements improvements whenever possible. Encourages creativity and innovation.

Professionalism: Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, encouragement and direction. Engages others to accomplish organizational and departmental goals. Is seen as a role model.

Personal Development: Displays self-awareness, a high level of energy, persistence and a positive outlook. Continuously seeks ways to improve and learns from mistakes and constructive feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead pre-production and production for photo, video, and multimedia shoots across digital, print, and social channels.

Collaborate with creative partners to plan, develop, and ensure on-budget execution of each campaign or project.

Source and hire talent (models, HMU, stylists, crew), negotiate usage rights and fees, and manage production schedules.

Coordinate all shoot logistics—locations, call sheets, props, wardrobe, crew meals, travel, and legal/permit needs.

Ensure deliverables meet the needs of eComm, digital marketing, print media, and social media strategy.

Maintain and improve shoot workflows, calendars (Monday.com), and communications from kickoff through final delivery.

Ensure video content is integrated into shoot planning and distribution; track and prioritize based on marketing and campaign needs.

Partner with Art Director and Photographer to ensure each asset aligns with campaign goals and cross-channel brand standards.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in digital content production, photography, and video.

Oversees the Day-to-Day Operations

Manage the end-to-end sample process: tracking, labeling, organizing, and communicating status across departments.

Liaise with DC, Buyers, and Stores to coordinate incoming samples and ensure timely availability for shoots.

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-documented sample room and prop inventory.

Build detailed Excel trackers to monitor sample lifecycle, availability, and key product callouts.

Proactively communicate with Creative and Studio teams about product details, exclusivity, and shot requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years in a content or photo production role, with experience managing digital, print, and video projects in retail.

Strong project management skills; ability to lead multiple projects across timelines, formats, and platforms.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Monday.com or other project tracking software.

Physically able to lift 30 lbs., bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods during shoots.

Must be available to work onsite in Acton, MA, five days a week, with flexibility for occasional travel and weekend shoots.

Professional presentation and demeanor; acts as a brand ambassador on and off set.

The Paper Store is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

Must be available to work onsite in Acton, MA, five days a week, with flexibility for occasional travel and weekend shoots.

Full-time