Photographer

Zillow

Photographer for Zillow Media Experts capturing high-quality media for real estate marketing. Utilizing advanced photography techniques and collaborating with clients in San Jose, CA.

Posted 7/15/2026part-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-quality photography, particularly in real estate, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment. Capable of managing client interactions, adhering to brand guidelines, and staying updated on industry trends while delivering captivating media experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Quality PhotographyReal Estate PhotographyDrone Media CaptureDSLR/Mirrorless SystemsFAA Part 107 Drone License

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Hard Skills

Photography Techniques3D Tours360° Virtual ToursVideo ProductionMedia Post-ProcessingEquipment ManagementCreative Concept DevelopmentBrand Guideline AdherenceInternet Upload Speed ManagementClient Coordination

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceProfessional CommunicationDetail-OrientedPunctualityIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Drone LicenseValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Real EstatePhotography FundamentalsZillow Media ExpertsRich Media ExperiencesIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Capture industry-leading, professional still photography, listing videos, 3D or 360° virtual tours, drone photography & videos
Utilize advanced photography techniques and equipment
Coordinate and interact with clients on-site
Provide guidance and direction to clients
Use cutting-edge proprietary technology to create captivating rich media experiences
Ensure that all photographs adhere to brand guidelines
Manage and maintain photography equipment
Organize and upload captured media for post-processing
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in real estate photography
Develop creative concepts and ideas for photography
Collaborate with other team members and external partners
Adapt to future media, product, service, capture, or processing changes
Represent Zillow Media Experts in a professional manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced photographer with a talent for capturing high-quality media (preferably within the real estate industry)
Excellent customer service & professional business communication skills
A motivated, detail-oriented person
A punctual professional who always shows up on time and delivers captured media by communicated deadlines
An independent worker, comfortable working solo
The ability to learn Zillow Media Expert’s processes and computer systems
Experience capturing high-quality photography, preferably exterior and interior real estate photos, real estate videos, 3D tours, and drone media
Deep understanding of photography fundamentals using DSLR/Mirrorless systems
May be expected to obtain an FAA Part 107 drone license
Possession of a valid driver's license
Operate and maintain and/or procure reliable transportation
Ability to drive within a 60+ mile radius of City Center
Internet upload speed of at least 15 Mbps is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Eligible for incentive compensation