Bookings director and creative producer, Style - MAT cover

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BOOKINGS DIRECTOR AND CREATIVE PRODUCER, STYLE - MAT COVER

We are looking for a bookings director and creative producer (maternity cover) to join the Sunday Times Style team on a one year fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within fashion magazines, brands or websites, a bulging contact book of photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists globally, as well as being hardworking, self-sufficient and able to multitask.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, organised and creative producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Apply with a covering letter and your CV by August 25th

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a creative photo producer or bookings director
• Excellent model, stylist and photographer agency contacts across the brand spectrum and across the globe
• Digitally engaged on all social platforms with a finger on the pulse of emerging talent
• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
• Experience establishing strong working relationships with key team members including the entertainment director and building trust with senior managers
• Creative problem-solving
• Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment handling multiple projects at the same time
• A collaborative, flexible working style with experience working in partnership with design and production teams
• Strong understanding of usage rights, permissions and copyright

• Planning, developing and executing photoshoots for fashion, celebrity and beauty
• Commissioning photographers and stylists to contribute to the magazine in a way that is in budget and on-brand
• Working as part of the Style team to produce the edition on multiple platforms
• Model casting where required
• Managing relationships with photographers, agencies and other external contacts to source or commission original, distinctive images
• Generating ideas and suggesting talent that is relevant for Style
• An ability to work under pressure on edition, as well as contribute to longer-term projects
• Be reader-focused when commissioning content
• Work with colleagues in design, graphics and pictures to produce Style content as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines
• Take ownership of annual picture budget to ensure targets are met