Photographer, Zillow Media Experts

Job Description:

Photographer, Zillow Media Experts

locations

Remote-TX

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

P747141

About the team

Zillow Media Experts is seeking experienced photographers for part-time real estate media work in Austin, TX. Apply your photography skills to the Real Estate industry, capturing high quality photos, videos and Zillow's 3D interactive floor plans to help real estate agents professionally market listings. By working with us you’ll be at the forefront of Real Estate media innovation, capturing media that consumers want to see when shopping for a home. Zillow Media Expert photographers will be expected to drive between job sites in their market area, capture media, and successfully cull and upload media.

About the role

This is a part-time position in Austin, TX. Photographers in this role will typically work 10-20 hours per week, depending on their location and business needs. During periods of high demand, Photographers may occasionally be asked to work more than 20 hours per week. While this is a part-time position, there may be opportunities for full-time employment in the future.

As a Photographer supporting Zillow Media Experts and our Listing Media Services, you will:

• Capture industry-leading, professional still photography, listing videos, 3D or 360° virtual tours, drone photography & videos (depending on a business need), and social media videos for for-sale or for-rent properties

• Utilize advanced photography techniques and equipment to showcase the unique features and aesthetics of each property, allowing sellers and real estate agents to market their listing in the best light

• Coordinate and interact with clients on-site to understand their specific photography needs and expectations

• Provide guidance and direction to clients and property owners during photography sessions to achieve desired results and maximize the visual impact of images

• Use cutting-edge proprietary technology to create captivating rich media experiences

• Ensure that all photographs adhere to brand guidelines and represent properties accurately and attractively

• Manage and maintain photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, and accessories, to ensure optimal performance and reliability

• Organize and upload captured media for post-processing, meeting all deadlines and appointment punctuality, and adhering to availability guidelines.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in real estate photography to continually improve skills and techniques

• Develop creative concepts and ideas for photography to effectively showcase the unique selling points of each property

• Collaborate with other team members such as Regional Managers, Market Leaders, and photographers as well as external partners such as real estate agents and marketing professionals to deliver cohesive visual assets for marketing campaigns and promotional materials

• Adapt to future media, product, service, capture, or processing changes

• Represent Zillow Media Experts in a professional manner

Who you are

• An experienced photographer with a talent for capturing high-quality media (preferably within the real estate industry).

• Someone with excellent customer service & professional business communication skills (you'll be engaging with the clients daily).

• A motivated, detail-oriented person who can efficiently capture a home while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• A punctual professional who always shows up on time and delivers captured media by communicated deadlines.

• An independent worker, comfortable working solo.

Requirements 

• The ability to learn Zillow Media Expert’s processes and computer systems.

• Experience capturing high-quality photography, preferably exterior and interior real estate photos, real estate videos, 3D tours, and drone media.

• Deep understanding of photography fundamentals using DSLR/Mirrorless systems.

• May be expected to obtain an FAA Part 107 drone license, complete drone training, and safely operate a drone in accordance with FAA, based on business need.

• Possession of a valid driver's license 

• Operate and maintain and/or procure reliable transportation 

• Ability to drive within a 60+ mile radius of City Center.

• Internet upload speed of at least 15 Mbps is strongly preferred.

• Located near Austin, TX

Required Equipment

• A professional full frame or crop sensor DSLR/mirrorless camera with the ability to shoot 5 brackets, Auto Exposure Bracketing ‘AEB’. (ex: Canon R7, R5, 6DmkII, 5DmkIV)

• Wide-angle lens (ex: Full Frame - 15-35mm, Crop Sensor - 10-22mm)

• Ball Head or Geared Head Tripod (Video Fluid Head Tripods are not acceptable)

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and customer and employee non-solicitation provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.