Photographer, Zillow Media Experts (Boston, MA)
Zillow Media Experts is seeking experienced photographers for part-time real estate media work in Boston, MA. 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. You’ll be at the forefront of real estate media innovation, creating content that consumers want to see when shopping for a home.
About the role
This is a part-time position in Boston, MA. Photographers typically work 10-20 hours per week, depending on location and business needs. During high-demand periods, you may occasionally work more than 20 hours per week. While part-time, there may be opportunities for full-time employment in the future.
This role is categorized as a Field position. Employees perform the majority of their work in a specified geographic location and are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance to their region.
Responsibilities
- Capture industry-leading, professional still photography, listing videos, 3D or 360° virtual tours, drone photography & videos (as needed), 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.
- 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 sessions to achieve desired results and maximize visual impact.
- Use cutting-edge proprietary technology to create captivating rich media experiences.
- Ensure 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.
- Organize and upload captured media for post-processing, meeting deadlines and appointment punctuality.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in real estate photography to continually improve skills.
- Develop creative concepts and ideas for photography to effectively showcase the unique selling points of each property.
- Collaborate with team members (Regional Managers, Market Leaders, photographers) and external partners (real estate agents, marketing professionals) to deliver cohesive visual assets.
- Adapt to future media, product, service, capture, or processing changes.
- Represent Zillow Media Experts in a professional manner.
Requirements
- Ability to learn Zillow Media Expert’s processes and computer systems.
- Experience capturing high-quality photography, preferably exterior and interior real estate photos, 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 (based on business need).
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation and ability to drive within a 60+ mile radius of Boston city center.
- Ability to provide a minimum of 20 hours per week of availability (though part-time photographers typically work less than 20 hours per week on average).
- Internet upload speed of at least 15 Mbps (strongly preferred).
- Located near Boston, MA.
Qualifications
- Experienced photographer with a talent for capturing high-quality media (preferably within the real estate industry).
- Excellent customer service and professional business communication skills.
- Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to efficiently capture a home while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Punctual professional who always meets deadlines.
- Independent worker comfortable working solo.
Required Equipment
- Professional full-frame or crop-sensor DSLR/mirrorless camera with the ability to shoot 5 brackets (Auto Exposure Bracketing ‘AEB’). Examples: Canon R7, R5, 6DmkII, 5DmkIV.
- Wide-angle zoom lens (e.g., Full Frame: 15-35mm, Crop Sensor: 10-22mm).
- Ball Head or Geared Head Tripod (Video Fluid Head Tripods are not acceptable).
Pay
- California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC: $24.10 - $38.50 hourly.
- Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia: $22.90 - $36.50 hourly.