Job Description

Creative Assistant (Freelance / Contractor)

Remote & In-person as needed

Rate: $25.85/hour

Hours: Casual, approx. 10 hours/week with intention to grow

DH Photography is a commercial photography business specializing in food, portraiture, travel, and non-profit work. Our focus is on storytelling with impact, and our clients range from restaurants and hotels - to non-profits and govt institutions.

The Creative Assistant will provide support to a content-forward marketing studio that helps brands grow through thoughtful digital strategy and consistent execution, while also being involved in customer relations, booking shoots, production assisting in both photography and videography shoots, and editing for asset creation.

Responsibilities:

Social media scheduling, social media management, and admin tasks
Managing CRM tools for booking and invoicing clients
Video editing for Reels and Stories
Assisting with shoot prep and on-set photography/Videography production assistant
Responding to inquiries and helping with client communications
Research and idea generation for content and campaigns
Ideal Candidate:

Is a people person, understands customer service and UX principles, has good banter Organized, reliable, and self-motivated Has a genuine interest in photography, storytelling, and creative marketing Experience managing social media accounts Tech savvy - able to learn new programs Good grasp of ChatGPT and an interest in AI Desired but not critical: experience with Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, Pixieset, Later, Slack Comfortable working independently, asking questions, and taking initiative Eager to learn and grow with flexible, evolving tasks Could suit a student or someone looking to add to their existing work schedule
Where and when:

This role has the option to be remote or work from Haus of Owl on Blanshard Street Hours are semi flexible as to when the tasks are completed however daily communication is required and the idea is to put in at least some time on each day, Monday-Friday*
The first ten hours/week will be desk focussed, with any photoshoot/production assistant work offered on top if you're able to make it Necessary devices are provided
To Apply:

Send a short email introducing yourself, highlighting any relevant experience - including which programs you are familiar with - and what interests you about the role. Links to past projects or a personal portfolio are a bonus, but not required.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $25.85 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

What interests you most about working with a photography and creative marketing business like this? Describe your experience (formal or informal) with any of the following: social media management, content creation, or organizing projects. Are you comfortable working on a contractor basis, invoicing fortnightly, and managing/recording your hours and productivity? What marketing tools/platforms are you comfortable with? eg. Lightroom, Da Vinci Resolve, Canva, Later, IG, LI, TikTok?
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2025-07-31