Photographer, Zillow Media Experts

Job Description:

About the team

Zillow Media Experts is seeking experienced photographers for part-time real estate media work in Washington, DC. 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.

This is a part-time position in Washington, DC. 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

This role has been categorized as a Field position. “Field” employees perform the majority of their work in a specified geographic location set by their management team. Employees are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance to their region and/or service area. ZG has not defined a reasonable distance and expects employees will use judgment in determining this for themselves and understand the implications regarding time commitment and cost of daily commute.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $23.50 - $37.50 Hourly. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.