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Vehicle Photographer II

Cox Communications
Full-time
On-site
Flat Rock, Michigan, United States
$20 - $30 USD hourly
Photography & Videography

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Vehicle Photographer II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $20.00 - $30.00/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

·         Sets up and maintains auction site image booth and/or standard imaging area in accordance with standards

·         Sets up lighting and operates camera and ancillary equipment in ways that capture vehicle interior and exterior images and meet requirements relative to focus, clarity, aspect/angles, storage and related quality

·         Transfer completed images into vehicle condition report format

·         May adjust and enhance digital images to meet or exceed quality standards

·         Ensures that cameras and other imaging equipment are properly maintained and stored

·         Takes digital photographs of vehicles uploads to company website.

·         Ensures that all standard required photos are taken and uploaded

·         Perform self-audits to ensure that images meet required quality standards

·         Sets-up, troubleshoots, and resolved technical/equipment issues

·         Maintains current awareness of imaging trends and technological advancements

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Adaptability

·         Tries to understand change - Tries to understand changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as well as the logic or basis for change; actively seeks information about new work situations.

·         Approaches change or newness positively - Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to others.

·         Adjusts behavior - Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

Contributing to Team Success

·         Facilitates goal accomplishments

·         Assists others

·         Informs others on the team

·         Models' commitment

Energy

Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.

·         Maintains stamina - Keeps a strong work pace over time; exhibits intensity in completing work objectives.

·         Maintains effectiveness - Performs mentally or physically taxing work effectively; retains the capacity for effective action or accomplishment over long periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
  • OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline;
  • OR 5 years’ experience in a related field
  • Safe drivers needed; driver's license required
     

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.