Real Estate Marketing Photographer

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain an awareness of the Reynolds Lake Oconee Vision and Company Goals and consistently foster an environment conducive to achieving those goals.
• Adheres to rules and regulations for marketing set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Association of REALTORS®.
• Follows Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Ensures all visual content meets the company’s standards for quality, consistency, & branding.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Lead Multimedia Photography Specialist, and Resale Real Estate Coordinators to deliver timely marketing to sellers and listing agents.
• Properly care for and maintain company-provided photography equipment, ensuring it is secured at all times.
• Follow departmental guidelines to produce collateral and marketing materials for resale listings as scheduled.
• Schedule projects to ensure the timely and efficient production of photos, videos, reels, drone footage, marketing collateral, and support materials to promote listed properties.
• Consistently produce high-quality multimedia content within established deadlines.
• Manage multiple visual production projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and submission for agent and/or client approval.
• Capture photography, videography, and drone footage for real estate listings from pre-production through post-production.
• Communicate with listing agents and property owners to coordinate and manage multiple weekly appointments for photo shoots.
• Document all communication, appointments, and completed tasks in BrightDoor daily.
• Provide daily updates to team members and Resale staff regarding the status of photography and editing appointments.
• Manage appointments efficiently and deliver a professional, customer-focused face-to-face experience.
• Conduct property walk throughs to evaluate views and highlight key features.
• Conceptualize, organize, and capture comprehensive still and video footage of resale homes and home sites; edit, resize, and upload media in required formats while maintaining organized digital and physical files.
• Capture drone photography for approved listings as part of aerial marketing efforts.
• Shoot, edit, and produce videos, including full-length features and short-form social media reels, for designated resale listings and company properties.
• Shoot twilight photos and videos for qualifying homes.
• Upload media to the server promptly, organizing files efficiently.
• Enhance and retouch images to meet company quality standards and align with the luxury real estate market.
• Optimize images for various digital platforms, accounting for file size, resolution, and format.
• Complete production of marketing collateral within expected time frames to ensure superior representation and service to sellers.
• Constantly review media for active listings, replacing outdated or less desirable content with improved visuals.
• Participate in the layout, proofing, and editing of print and digital publications.
• Collaborate with the Lead Multimedia Photography Specialist and other Real Estate Photographers to ensure the timely creation of high-quality marketing content.
• Create promotional materials—such as brochures, flyers, and pamphlets—in print and digital formats for listings, open houses, and special events.
• Pursue continuous improvement and innovation in resale marketing by remaining current with trends and techniques in photography, video editing, social media, and design.

Safety Responsibilities and Requirements: 

• Perform job duties and operate equipment according to company safety and training protocols.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and trained.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Report any safety or hazard concerns to management.
• Report all on-the-job injuries to management.
• Take personal responsibility for safety daily.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education: 

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit superior customer service and interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with clients, customers, Sales Executives, colleagues, supervisors, and senior management.
• Capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in photography composition, positioning, and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of DSLR camera equipment, digital photography, image-editing software, and HDR processing.
• Proficient in the use of flash and experience in flash photography.
• Maintain a current Remote Pilot Certification and FAA Part 107 license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Stay current with all drone operation rules, regulations, and licensure requirements.
• Experience using video equipment and editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, After Effects, Nikon Z Series cameras or similar, DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Drone or similar, DJI Osmo 3 Pocket Camera, DJI Ronin Gimbals).
• Strong organizational and time management skills in scheduling, editing, and media uploading.
• Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and reliable daily transportation.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.
• Proficiency in Mac computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Acrobat, Paragon MLS Software, and BrightDoor.
• A Georgia Real Estate License and Knowledge of architectural and interior design styles considered a plus.

Acknowledgement: 

As an employee in this position, I agree to adhere to all company policies and the Policies and Procedures of the Sales Operation. I understand that all rights, title, and interest in and to any materials generated—including, but not limited to, photographs, videos, drone footage, written content, flyers, templates, and other materials, along with any associated copyrights—developed through and in the Resale Department shall remain the exclusive property of Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC, without restriction or limitation on their use.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  
• Paid time off: 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months; 3 paid sick & personal days, and 10 paid holidays after 90 days 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
• Golf privileges