Photographer / Videographer - CONTRACT

Job description

We are looking for a CONTRACT only photographer / videographer! Must live in the Jacksonville area or surrounding area and is open to traveling without reimbursement.

*Have a strong real estate portfolio. Candidates must also provide a digital portfolio during the application process.

NOTE: Applicants should have their own camera, computer, and video editing software.

The Photographer / Videographer performs a wide range of duties, including the following:

* Photograph apartments & homes listed provided by the Marketing team.
* Meets managers and/or property teams on-site and performs photo sessions.
* Take photo shoots of interior and exterior site E.g., common room, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, pool etc.
* Ensure quality photo composition, angles, and positioning of the space taken.
* Editing and manipulating photos for lighting, contrast, and watermarks.

* Independently operates, maintains, and sets up all photography, video, audio, and lighting equipment. Displays comprehensive knowledge of all equipment used (e.g. Gimbal)
* Possesses a strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative and be proactive.
* Is comfortable working with a diverse range of different personalities and is able to accept constructive feedback.
* Researches industry and competitor trends and suggests new content ideas.
* Interview individuals and attend meetings to obtain items for publication--a courteous speaker is a must!
* Collaborate closely with internal departments on projects and assignments
* Manages media by importing and backing up all media files.
* Retouches, exports, compresses and uploads videos and photographs to the cloud.

Requirements

* Must have experience in Real Estate / Strong portfolio in Real Estate
* Must provide a digital portfolio during the interview process
* Return date of all edited and ready files should be up to 10 days or less from the date of shooting. All files need to be delivered within 5 days and have maximum 10 days for the final approval.
* W9, COI and NDA signed by all contractors
* At least 2 years of the college experience in Digital Cinematography and Film, Photography, Art/Fine Arts, or a related field is required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Certifications in similar fields will also be considered..
* The ability to prioritize multiple tasks, follow detailed instructions, and balance multiple deadlines.
* Must be proficient using specialized software such as Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Premier Pro).
* Retouch-Editing Required: Provide us the final product with good quality.
* Demonstrate the ability to use a DSLR camera for producing videos and taking photographs under our brand guidelines. Please note that your DSLR camera must have the ability to shoot in AEB mode and features a wide-angle lens.
* Interior Video equipment capable of 1080p/60fps with a professional setup
* A Drone with Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Photography and 1080p/60fps Videography capabilities. A license is required, but not at the time of hiring.
* Candidates should be able to create a set for recording and use various lighting equipment and backdrops. Prepare video snippets as needed for a variety of platforms.
* Must have experience filming, directing, and video editing.
* Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills with an innate attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently on projects and also collaborate as a strong team member.