Timing is everything in the world of media and production. Even minor delays in workforce onboarding, paperwork, or vendor payments can stall critical initiatives for fast-moving production teams and derail momentum. For Holly Stein, operations manager at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, having a partner like Maslow Media Group means being able to meet those tight timelines without sacrificing control or compliance.

Quick turnaround for last-minute production needs

Johnson & Johnson’s creative and production work often involves projects with short lead times. That requires access to vetted contractors — both W-2 employees and 1099 vendors — who can be onboarded quickly and compliantly. According to Stein, Maslow delivers on this need consistently.

“Maslow is always able to process those resources quickly,” she says. “As long as the 1099s or W-2s are getting their paperwork in, we can usually get someone onboarded within days.”

That speed has been crucial for time-sensitive productions, where the window to mobilize resources is narrow. Whether it’s a new location shoot or a specialized role, Johnson & Johnson counts on Maslow to bridge the gap between need and execution.

Financial flexibility for production vendors

Beyond onboarding, Maslow also provides agile support for upstream financial logistics, such as issuing deposits or advance payments to vendors like studios, set builders, and equipment suppliers. These are often non-negotiable costs that must be addressed before a project can move forward.

Stein emphasizes Maslow’s responsiveness in these situations: “If we need some type of deposit or money upfront, that can also be arranged quickly, especially with our larger vendors.”

This ability to move funds quickly without waiting on internal procurement delays allows Johnson & Johnson to maintain momentum in the field.

A unique offering in the industry

While there are many payroll and contractor management providers, Stein sees Maslow as uniquely positioned in the production space.

“Other services may offer payroll,” she explains, “but they don’t also provide the production insurance certificates and the production-of-record service you get with Maslow.”

This combination of workforce onboarding, insurance support, and Employer of Record (EOR) infrastructure is essential for companies like Johnson & Johnson that rely on contractors across creative, operational, and technical roles. For these organizations, Maslow acts as a true extension of their internal team.

A partnership that supports the pace of production

For Johnson & Johnson’s fast-paced creative operations, Maslow plays a vital role as a flexible and reliable workforce partner. They provide not only payroll services but also confidence, continuity, and the infrastructure that allows production teams to stay on schedule and on budget.

Whether it’s onboarding in days or arranging vendor payments within hours, Maslow’s commitment to responsiveness and operational support has made it a trusted ally in Johnson & Johnson’s production ecosystem.