Makeup Assistant Production Jobs

Job Title
Beauty Assistant, Real Simple & Health

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Beauty Assistant plays an integral role in creating compelling content across Real Simple and Health for both our readers and our advertisers. This person is responsible for pitching story ideas across all platforms with a focus on print.

Major goals include but are not limited to: keep team running smoothly on a day-to-day basis by handling scheduling, calling in high res images, fact-checking all stories across both brands, pitching story ideas, completing writing assignments/meeting deadlines, setting up run-throughs, ensuring photographers have products in a timely fashion, handling unboxing, managing the beauty closet, interviewing company founders/top beauty experts/celebrities, and attending beauty market events (Zooms, desksides, events, press trips). This candidate should have a writing background and be passionate about beauty (brands, trends, etc.).

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight %

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

35%

Organizational/administrative tasks: unboxing/organizing/filing beauty mailers, managing the new shared beauty closet, calling in products and high res images for photoshoots

25%

Pitching story ideas across both brands for FOB and well beauty sections and writing story assignments

20%

Interviewing top beauty experts (hairstylists, makeup artists, derms, etc.), brand founders, celebrities and representing RS and Health at market events

20%

Enthusiastic about beauty: stays on top of trends, how-tos, up and coming brands, etc.

100%

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

Education:

Bachelor's Degree-Journalism or Communications preferred but not required

Experience:

1 editorial beauty internship highly preferred, writing samples preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Beauty knowledge (trends, brands), social *** savvy, open to being on camera

% Travel Required (Approximate) : 10% to beauty press trips

It is the policy of *** 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, *** will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing *** .Human.[Please reply using Staff Me Up].

*** 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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**** is hiring a skilled Make-up Artist to assist on-air talent and guests look

their best through the professional use of cosmetics application.

Artist will utilize basic and complex application techniques, and demonstrate quality work

under strict time constraints. Artist must leverage creativity and dexterity, and demonstrate

pride of ownership in their work. Must be detail-oriented with an impressive portfolio of ***

makeup.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cosmetics knowledge, skills, and technique in the application of makeup for on-

air talent.

• Maximize efficient use of provided makeup kits and supplies inventory.

• Facilitate makeup application including complex detail. Assist with makeup removal

as necessary.

• Utilize appropriate makeup application principles conducive to production studio conditions,

including lighting, sets, and wardrobe.

• Must be a self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

• Take initiative, be dependable, reliable, responsible in all aspects of work performance.

• Team player. Engage with co-workers in a positive and productive manner.

• Cleanse makeup applicators and tools. Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

• Proactive communication/collaboration w/Production *** t., Stage Managers, Producers.

Requirements

• Two plus years' experience as makeup artist in *** / television.

• Certification from a vocational school in cosmetology, makeup, or equivalent studies.

• Hands-on knowledge of appropriate use of makeup cosmetics and application tools.

• Experience in working with all skin tones and complexions.

• Technical understanding of lighting, videography, and styles a must.

• Working knowledge of health and safety rules, including Covid prevention and

safety protocols.

• Clear, concise, and proactive communicator and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor with co-workers.

• Knowledge of live entertainment and newscast makeup application is a plus

• Must be a member in good standing with IATSE Union

• Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic work environment

• Experience in prosthetics and special effects is a plus

**** will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.