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Job Title: Real Estate Media Specialist
Location: Greater Dayton, Ohio Area (Field-Based / Travel Required)
Job Type: Part-Time / Contract (with potential to scale)
Company: K|A Real Estate Media
About K|A Real Estate Media
At K|A Real Estate Media, we believe first impressions matter. Based in the Greater Dayton, Ohio area, we are a premier real estate media company dedicated to taking property listings to the next level. We provide realtors, home builders, and rental hosts with high-quality home photography, drone imaging, 2D floor plans, 3D tours, and walkthrough videos.
We don't just market listings—we market the agents themselves. Our clients love us for our unparalleled professionalism, attention to detail, and industry-leading 24-hour media delivery turnaround. As our team grows, we are looking for a talented, reliable, and detail-oriented photographer to help us continue delivering exceptional results across the region.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Real Estate Media Specialist to capture stunning interior, exterior, and aerial media for residential, commercial, and short-term rental properties (Airbnb/VRBO). In this role, you will be the face of K|A Real Estate Media on-site, interacting directly with real estate agents, builders, and homeowners.
The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for composition, understands how to showcase interior spaces in the best light, and is passionate about providing top-tier customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Property Photography: Capture high-quality, bracketed (HDR) interior and exterior photographs of residential and commercial properties.
- Aerial Media: Operate commercial drones to capture beautiful aerial photos and videos that showcase the property and its surrounding neighborhood.
- 3D Tours & Floor Plans: Utilize specialized equipment to capture 3D virtual tours and gather data required to generate accurate 2D floor plans.
- Client Experience: Maintain a high level of professionalism, punctuality, and excellent communication with clients on-site.
- File Management: Promptly upload unedited raw/bracketed media files immediately following the shoot to ensure media is properly uploaded and delivered to our clients the following morning.
- Travel: Commute to properties throughout our Greater Dayton service area (including Tipp City, Huber Heights, Beavercreek, Oakwood, Kettering, Springboro, and surrounding communities).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Proven experience in real estate, architectural, or interior photography. If no experience, we will train.
- Equipment: A full frame or crop sensor camera with a wide angle lens. A tripod, 360 camera, compatible with Zillow 3D Home, and drone are also required. Equipment will be provided in the event you do not have your own.
- Drone License: Must possess a valid FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License
- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with or willingness to learn 3D scanning technology (such as Zillow 3D Home) and floor plan capture software.
- Transportation: Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record to travel across the service region.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional time-management skills, strong attention to detail, and a friendly, client-focused demeanor.
What We Offer
- Competitive, per-hour compensation, starting from the time you leave your home, till the time you get home. Extra compensation will be allotted for time at home to upload media.
- No Editing Required: Shoot and upload! Our dedicated editor will edit all of the media and deliver it back to you for upload.
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability.
- The opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, highly rated brand in the Ohio real estate market.
To Apply
If you are passionate about photography, love real estate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, a link to your photography portfolio (specifically featuring real estate/interiors if available), and a brief summary of your current gear setup.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation?
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- FAA Part 107 Remote Certificate (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $25 - $30