Food Stylist Production Jobs

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Food Stylist to help prepare food for television, web, and various other mediums. This person will work closely with the Culinary Producer to prepare the dishes and to use styling techniques, so food looks desirable and lasts for the length of the TV spot and/or photo shoot.

PLEASE NOTE: This is ashort termposition with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Culinary Producer with brainstorming, development of food/Culinary segments for the broadcast.
• Aid in the planning, prepare and style food for product demonstration.
• Interact and educate show hosts and guests on food preparation tips.
• Organize and keep kitchen clean and free of safety hazards.
• Interact with buyers regarding product list and determine what foods are needed to be presented.
• Shop for food item to be demonstrated on-air.
• Work closely with photo stylist to execute food production demonstration. Inventory all kitchen items and ensure they are placed back in the proper room after use.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.

Qualifications

• At least 1yearof food experience at a top lifestyle website, publication or channel
• A bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• Must be an organized self-starter with exceptional time management skills
• Should be able to work efficiently in a high-paced and high-energy environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• A passion for food content and a proven track record of sourcing content that fits within a specific editorial voice and aesthetic.

What we'll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regularwho works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

Salary range: $33/hr - $40/hr

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Job Title
Prop Stylist

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Prop Stylist position provides prop styling services in both video and photography for Dotdash- *** brands. This position is responsible for meeting with internal brand partners to plan and execute photo shoots by providing all the props and other items needed for photo and/or video shoots and working with the photography team to style and execute the vision. The Prop Stylist needs to be able to take direction from clients, photographers, and food stylists while also providing direction to their assistants and other support staff to ensure they are producing high quality content at a pace that keeps projects on or ahead of schedule.

The Prop Stylist will work closely with the Senior Prop Stylist, other Prop Stylists, and Prop Coordinator to to build and maintain the prop resource. Prop Stylists will be asked to create surfaces and contribute to purchasing new props to add to the prop collection. Prop Stylists will also mentor assistants, communicate workflow concerns to managers, and be asked to contribute to creative solutions when difficult situations arise.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

80

• Produce and Style content for DDM brands producing content in the DSM Content ***

10

• Create Surfaces or projects for clients.

5

• Maintain accurate financial records and share purchasing information with Senior Prop Stylist. Submit expense reports as required.

5

• Help maintain prop resources. This includes adding items to the collection, deciding on items to remove from collection, collaborating on best practices, storage solutions, organizing projects etc.

100%

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Design, fine arts, or other creative education preferred, can be waived depending on experience.

Experience:

• 2 or more years experience as a stylist is preferred, ideally producing content for digital or print lifestyle brands. Similar retail or design experience will be considered in lieu of actual styling experience.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem Solving- You need to be able to navigate an uncharted course, and come up with creative solutions to difficult problems. You must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and think independently
• Enthusiastic- You are a creative thinker and a team player and are able to step up and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Communication Skills- You are organized and able to communicate clearly with staff, team members, and clients. You are also resilient and able to receive constructive criticism and pivot to meet the needs of demanding clients.
• Multi-Tasking- You anticipate the needs of your team and your clients and can juggle multiple projects at once.
• Flexible- You have the personality and skills to support multiple brands with different aesthetics and can deftly pivot among projects.
• Proficient computer skills (Google -- Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and file expense reports

% Travel Required (Approximate) :

• 5% Local travel weekly to home stores to buy supplies for photo shoots. Overnight travel rarely.

It is the policy of Dotdash *** to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.[Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***

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