Independent Contractor- Photo Specialist

Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges. 

We are seeking an Independent Contractor who can provide expertise as a Photo Specialist located in Minnesota.  This role will act as a product expert in the coordination of all aspects of product before during and after photo and film shoots for all marketing efforts ensuring product accuracy.  

Key accountabilities include:

• Liaison between creative services, marketing communications, research & development, equipment, supply chain, and film studios to understand all product photo and film needs and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate all supply orders and delivery of equipment, products, and mix needs for photo and film shoots. Ensure studios knows the proper care of shipments.
• Effectively track and provide invoices to appropriate internal cost centers for payment.
• Collect all food related details prior to pre-pro including product prep and/or technical data sheets to guide product accuracy on set. Attend pre-production calls to answer any product-related questions.
• Field product related marketing material questions from staff and franchisees.
• Guide and collaborate with on-set food stylist(s), ensuring products are built correctly and represent the brand accurately.
• Ability to follow preparation procedures and assemble product as physical representation of product to guide stylist. With the ability to make some products camera ready when necessary.
• Review preps ahead of shoots to ask critical questions to R&D and marketing staff to avoid delays when products are being shot.
• Oversee on-set equipment and product needs.
• Aid in product needs for other marketing communications projects on an as- needed basis.  
• Aid in packing and shipping all supplies needed for photo and film locations

*Willingness to travel up to 5 to 7 weeks per year. Irregular schedule may need to have early and or late pm on set needs.  Project rates per day range from $620.00-$835.00.   Individuals must be able to provide a copy of W-9 and certificate of insurance.

Experience:

• 3-5 years project coordination experience.
• Preferred background in food science or related food experience.
• Preferred Photography and Film set knowledge.

Skills:

• Organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel up to 5 to 7 weeks per year.   Irregular schedule may need to have early and or late pm on set needs.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, with in an intense, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment. (Marketing Brand Team, Research & Development, Communications, Canada, International supply chain, equipment) to complete projects on time.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, which includes excellent customer service, to build strong relationships with numerous internal departments and outside agencies and staff.
• Strong communication skills must be able to persuade and influence others with the ability to articulate processes and plans to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to think outside the box to problem solve challenges on set with food and or equipment.
• Ability to pack supplies for shipping to prevent damage during shipping.
• Flexibility to fill in where there may be a need to help keep photo and film projects on task, such as making cakes for photo and film.