Photography Intern
Company: JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS INC
Location: Monrovia
Posted on: March 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview This position aids in the production of content
creation by the photo team. Main duties relate to assisting
photographers on set, locating, preparing, and queuing up property
for photographers to photograph and returning it to its proper
location, assist in the production of editorial content,
maintaining the photo sets and photo equipment, setting up and
organizing photo equipment including keeping up-to-date equipment
inventories, and creating shot lists. Assists photographers on set
taking note of lighting techniques, camera angles, and number of
photographs in order to grow their overall knowledge of product and
editorial photography. This includes but is not limited to: moving
property and equipment on and off set, adjusting lighting, and
other duties assigned by the photographer. Educational Component
Key Tasks and Responsibilities In your role as Photography
Assistant, you will be required to carry out the following: General
Operations: •Assist Photographers on set and help in the production
of contentcreation.•Sets up and takes downvarious typesof photo
sets: fine art, tabletop,furniture, jewelry, and editorial sets,
working with photographers to ensurethat all required equipment is
on set. •Prepare and safely move property to and from set. This
includes but isnot limitedto:unpacking, properly assembling,
unframing/reframing, andstoring artwork, furniture, decorative art,
and jewelry whilemaintainingestablished handling, inventory, and
storage proceduresCreate shot lists using RFC (internal program)
and Excel tolocateproperty,organizingit by type and set, and ensure
that information onproperty without locations is gathered and
updated.Scan property as necessary to ensure locations are up to
date.Travel to various locations for photo shoots (Not
Common)Maintainsphoto equipment inventory and helps to arrange for
repairs, delivering and picking up property from repair shops as
needed.Technical and Administrative: Acquireandmaintainan in-depth
working knowledge of software including but not limited to: RFC
(internal program), Excel, Adobe Bridge, Adobe
Photoshop,CaptureOne, and FTP file transfer
applicationsAcquireandmaintainan in-depth working knowledge of
camera and strobe systems used by the company, studio gear,
backgrounds, and light modifiers.Establishand
continuallymaintainup-to-date knowledge of industry standards in
specialized Art handling including but not limited to: The ability
to properlyidentifyvarious mediums & materialsin order totailor
handling accordinglyADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include
but are not limited to: Photographing property for specific sales
as directed by supervisorAdditionalduties andresponsibilities
asassigned by Supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS: 1-year experience working
with studio photo/video equipment desired1-year experience handling
fine art or antique furniture desiredPossessesastrong desireto
learn product photography Intermediate knowledge of Excel and an
understanding of database systems desiredBasic knowledge of Adobe
Creative Suite desiredHighly organized and able to complete tasks
with minimal directionAbility to perform physical
tasksincluding:lifting, pushing, pulling items using proper
lifting/moving techniques – minimumweight liftingcapability of
60lbsThe ability to safely lift and maneuver large furniture items
with theappropriate furnituremoving equipment, and
withassistancefrom other staff as neededAbility to drive
andoperatecommercial cargo vansAbility
toutilizeappropriateliftingand moving equipment (i.e., pallet jack,
hand truck, etc.)Basic PC and MAC computer skills including ability
to use Microsoft OutlookAbility to work overtime, as required, to
meet auction schedule deadlinesGood communicationskills, and
ability to work with a variety of personalities John Moran
Auctioneers is a fine art auction house who brings together buyers
and sellers of decorative and fine art, jewelry and fine
furnishings. We operate from core principles of approachability,
transparency, and honesty in words and deeds. We strive to treat
every consignment as our own, and offer a customizable, boutique
approach towards consignment and valuation services. The
photography department is responsible for creating high quality
images for hundreds of items on a monthly basis. All images must
pass a high bar of quality and consistency while portraying a fair
and honest representation of each item. Compensation details:
16.5-16.5 Hourly Wage PI78e343dc413b-25448-40124359
Keywords: JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS INC, Rowland Heights , Photography Intern, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Monrovia, California
