Photographer/Videographer/Editor for Property Management Company
Karya Property Management, United States
Job Description
Karya Management is based in Houston, Texas and is a privately held full-service multifamily management company that focuses on providing exceptional management services to apartment communities.
We’re looking for a Videographer/Photographer amp; Editor to help us visually merchandise our properties on digital platforms, as well as provide videos for sales and training purposes.
Are you up to the challenge? If you have experience in Real Estate Photography/Videography and a flexible schedule then we would like to hear from you!
Join our team and you’ll get to focus on what you love to do best making beautiful photos and enticing videos. We are a fun and supportive team to work with. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, please start your application today!
Essential Functions
The Videographer/Photographer/Editor performs a wide range of duties, including the following:
- 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.
- Is friendly, approachable, and acts as a team player!
- Photograph apartments amp; homes listed for sale or lease to meet the online marketing and print needs.
- Be available for multiple shoots a week.
- Meets managers and/or property teams on site and performs photo sessions.
- Label and upload images to our in-house studio, the same day of the shoot.
- 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.
- Obtains and edits footage of properties for web content with navigation structures and text/graphic overlays.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of 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.
- Have a strong real estate portfolio. Candidates must also provide a digital portfolio during the application process.
- 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.
- Proficient using a PC and/or MAC based computer.
- 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.
- Ability to learn how to efficiently operate all services within the 3D Tours, HDR Photography, and general Interior Videography.
- Possesses a Matterport Camera, any model, or the compatible Ricoh Theta Z1, captures real estate properties in a 3D model. Note: we can supply a 3D camera temporarily to get started.
- Interior Video equipment capable of 1080p/60fps with a professional set up.
- 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 for 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 innate attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently on projects and also collaborate as a strong team member.
* Candidates MUST have the ability to travel throughout Texas State, with occasional overnights as needed. There may be some out of state travel.
**NOTE: Karya does own a Video Camera Kit, a tripod and a GoPro camera, and editing software. Applicants should have their own camera,