Independent Contractor- Photo Specialist

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.