Photographer

CarShop US-Penske Automotive Group•Cranberry Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Photographer-Cranberry Township, Pa: Are you a skilled photographer who wants to take your hobby and make it into a career? We are looking for someone who can successfully capture the essence of the CarShop brand as it appears in the quality of our vehicles. What will you do? The Photographer is responsible for ensuring that the cosmetic quality of all vehicles meets the CarShop standard of excellence, and is able to capture and present the quality of the vehicles made available to the public for retail sale. He/She will upload all vehicle photos to the website in a timely manner. The successful candidate is to ensure all vehicles are properly prepared for being photographed and presented to the public while utilizing the detailed checklist provided for appearance standards. The photographer is to ensure that a minimum of three photographs per vehicle are taken and uploaded to our website for initial review, and that a minimum of 24 photos are taken per vehicle for the detailed presentation online.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills in photography, including the use of proper lighting and photo composition
Ample computer and software skills for publishing the photos on our website
Detail oriented
Willingness to help others in order to reach departmental goals
Exemplify integrity
Strive for self-improvement
Have an open-minded, "can-do" attitude
Able to take photos with a digital camera and create clear photos and videos
Able to write accurate description of vehicles
Able to use a computer and associated software to upload and update vehicle photos, videos and other information
Able to safely drive vehicles both automatic and manual transmission.
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Highly productive
Good customer services skills
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedure
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Ability to interact well with others and works well in a team environment
Ability to work will with a diverse group of people
Exceptional attention to detail
High School Diploma or equivalent; six months or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Ideally looking for someone who wants to make their hobby into a career.
Associates (A.A) degree or equivalent; one year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience taking commercial photos is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the cosmetic quality of all vehicles meets the CarShop standard of excellence
Capture and present the quality of the vehicles made available to the public for retail sale
Upload all vehicle photos to the website in a timely manner
Ensure all vehicles are properly prepared for being photographed and presented to the public while utilizing the detailed checklist provided for appearance standards
Ensure that a minimum of three photographs per vehicle are taken and uploaded to our website for initial review
Ensure that a minimum of 24 photos are taken per vehicle for the detailed presentation online