Photographer, Zillow Media Experts (Boston, MA)

Zillow•Remote-MA, MA

4d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Zillow Media Experts is seeking experienced photographers for part-time real estate media work in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographers capture professional photography and other media to help real estate agents market homes for sale or rent. Work includes traveling between job sites in the assigned market area, capturing media, and culling and uploading it. The role typically involves 10–20 hours per week, depending on location and business needs. Photographers may occasionally be asked to work more than 20 hours during periods of high demand. The position is categorized as Field work: employees perform most of their work in a geographic area designated by management and are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their region or service area. Future full-time opportunities may be available. Photographers create still photography, listing videos, 3D or 360-degree virtual tours, drone photography and videos when needed, and social media videos. They use photography techniques and equipment to showcase each property, coordinate with clients on-site, guide clients and property owners during shoots, and use proprietary technology to create rich media experiences. They also maintain equipment, organize and upload media by deadlines, follow brand guidelines, keep current with industry practices, develop creative concepts, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, adapt to changes in media and services, and represent Zillow Media Experts professionally.

Requirements

Experience capturing high-quality photography; real estate photography, videos, 3D tours, and drone media are preferred experience areas.
Deep understanding of photography fundamentals using DSLR or mirrorless systems.
Ability to learn Zillow Media Experts’ processes and computer systems.
May be expected to obtain an FAA Part 107 drone license, complete drone training, and safely operate a drone in accordance with FAA requirements, depending on business need.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate and maintain and/or procure reliable transportation.
Ability to drive within a 60+ mile radius of City Center.
Ability to provide at least 20 hours per week of availability; photographers typically work fewer than 20 hours per week on average.
Located near Boston, Massachusetts.
Excellent customer service and professional business communication skills.
Motivated, detail-oriented, punctual, able to work independently, and able to capture homes efficiently while meeting quality standards and media deadlines.
Professional full-frame or crop-sensor DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of shooting five brackets using Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).
Wide-angle zoom lens.
Ball-head or geared-head tripod; video fluid-head tripods are not acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Real estate photography experience, including exterior and interior photos, real estate videos, 3D tours, and drone media.
Internet upload speed of at least 15 Mbps.
FAA Part 107 drone license and drone-operating experience, when relevant to business needs.

Responsibilities

Capture professional still photography, listing videos, 3D or 360-degree virtual tours, drone photography and videos when needed, and social media videos for properties for sale or rent.
Use photography techniques and equipment to showcase properties’ features and aesthetics.
Coordinate with clients on-site to understand photography needs and expectations.
Guide clients and property owners during photography sessions to achieve desired results.
Use proprietary technology to create rich media experiences.
Ensure photographs follow brand guidelines and represent properties accurately and attractively.
Manage and maintain photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, and accessories.
Organize and upload captured media for post-processing, meet deadlines, arrive punctually for appointments, and follow availability guidelines.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in real estate photography.
Develop creative concepts to showcase each property’s selling points.
Collaborate with Regional Managers, Market Leaders, photographers, real estate agents, marketing professionals, and other partners to deliver visual assets for campaigns and promotional materials.
Adapt to changes in media, products, services, capture processes, or processing.
Represent Zillow Media Experts professionally.
Travel between job sites in the market area and capture, cull, and upload media.