Creative Specialist (Videographer/ Photographer)

Are you a driven creative looking to join an agency where you can grow and make an impact?

We are looking for a talented creative experienced in videography and photography who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being in the field. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and advanced client relationship and customer service skills. They will also possess a growth mindset, always being open to feedback and direction, while looking for ways to improve their skills and inspire the team. Additionally, they will be passionate and understand that producing high-quality content starts with a love for the craft. This opportunity is based out of Denver, Colorado.

How you will add value to our company and clients

Build and Maintain Strong Client Relationships: You will have the opportunity to proactively connect with our clients, understand their specific requirements, and maintain strong relationships to deliver exceptional service and foster long-term partnerships. This, in turn, will propel our brand and business forward and provide us with the opportunity to work with some of the top-producing agents in our market.

Tell Stories: Your creative talents will help to skillfully tell visual stories through your images, capturing the unique features and character of each property to create emotional connections with potential buyers. You will also have the opportunity to help build our clients’ brands by showcasing them and their properties in a compelling and professional manner that aligns with their brand identity.

Make an Impact: Joining our rapidly growing agency provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's growth and success. As one of our first teammates in this market, you can directly influence decisions, strategies, and the overall direction of the agency, leaving your mark on our future.

Get and Stay Organized: Maintain organization while managing your calendar, equipment, files, and resources, ensuring a smooth workflow, maximized productivity, and quick turnaround times. Organization will be critical to avoid potential issues and deliver the highest quality results.

Never Stop Learning and Growing: Practice and perfect your craft while learning new skills. Get direction up front, creative feedback throughout, and an evaluation at completion. Keep getting better at what you love to do.

Overview

A Creative Specialist (CS) is responsible for the in-field production of our real estate marketing solutions. This includes but is not limited to photography, videography, 3D scanning, aerial drone piloting, client branding, social media content production, photo and video editing, motion graphics, file management, etc. In this dynamic role, you can expect to be a hybrid creative responsible for capturing diverse real estate listings, directing agents on camera, assisting with post-production efforts, and providing a memorable customer service experience. Every day working with us will be unique and you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills as a versatile creative and make a lasting impact on the future of Just Pended Media.

What we offer

Competitive Pay: Starting/Training Pay: $20-$23/hr, depending on experience

Post-Training Base Pay: $25/hr, depending on experience car/mileage reimbursement

Continuous Training: A Paid Training and Mentorship Program to set you up for success and keep you up to date on trends and techniques within our industry

Growth Opportunities: Continuous Growth Opportunities and a Progression Plan to help you reach your Career Goals and Aspirations

Gear: All your Gear is provided. We leverage the latest and greatest technology and will set you up with the tools and support you need to succeed! We use Sony Mirrorless cameras, DJI drones and gimbals, and various lenses.

Company Culture: A Culture that is fun, supportive, and welcoming so you enjoy coming to work every day! We are focused on growth and sharing knowledge so we can develop together!

Company Overview

Just Pended Media is an innovative real estate media agency with locations throughout the United States including, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, and Utah. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality photo and video marketing solutions to our clients, which will ultimately enhance their reach and drive business growth. We are known for going the extra mile for our clients by providing kind and personable interactions, having reliable, consistent, and quick turnaround times, and being flexible to our clients’ needs. To learn more and see some samples of the work that has helped us become the most trusted agency in our markets, please follow these links to our website and social media pages:

Website: https://www.justpendedmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justpendedmedia/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justpendedmedia/

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen client relationships by demonstrating accountability, being knowledgeable, and always maintaining a positive attitude
• Oversee and deliver all listing solutions from start to finish including photo, video, drone, 3D services, and floorplans
• Complete social media projects focused on agent branding for our clients including YouTube content, short-form talking head, community highlight videos, etc.
• Ensure a consistent visual style and brand identity throughout all completed projects
• Identify and determine the best creative solutions while completing our services and offer creative consultations to showcase yourself as a subject-matter expert and provide in-field upgrades
• Communicate vision and expectations to clients on-site and remotely
• Maintain responsive and consistent communication with our team and clients
• Prepare, maintain, and manage company equipment while staying highly organized
• Maintain calendar accuracy for time-tracking purposes and consistency
• Travel to and from scheduled shoots in a timely manner while driving safely
• Communicate any applicable field notes to respective team members
• Operate effectively within a team environment and individually
• Physical Activities: Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions, repeating motions that may include the arms, wrists, hands, and, fingers and operating light machinery and electronic equipment

Why you will be great for this role

You are a Passionate Creative with refined photography, videography, and drone operation skills.

You are Professional and showcase etiquette, a positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills.

You are Great with Clients and understand the importance of customer service and relationship building.

You are Analytical and possess strong creative, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

You can Function Under Pressure in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.

You are Detail-Obsessive and understand the importance of attention to detail.

You are Kind and Personable and showcase empathy in and outside of work.

You have a Growth Mindset and constantly challenge yourself to harness your full potential.

You take Feedback Well and constantly look for ways to improve your craft and the craft of those around you.

Your Work is Consistent and you make sure to stay disciplined and motivated to put your best foot forward.

You have a Valid Driver’s License and a Reliable Car that you can always use for the job.

You are Currently Located within 15 miles of Denver, Colorado.

You have 2-3 years of Creative Experience as a professional or independent creative contractor.

You have Gimbal Experience using a 3-axis gimbal to shoot stabilized video content.

You have Experience with the following Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Premier Pro, etc.) or DaVinci/Final Cut, Google Workspace, and File Management Systems knowledge.

Bonus Points

Licensing: You are FAA Part 107 Drone License Certified

Experience: Real Estate Industry, Marketing/Sales, Client Directing, and/or Business/Operations experience

Wedding Videography Experience: Having a few years of wedding videography experience is a huge bonus

Camera Systems: Proficient with Sony Mirrorless camera systems and lenses (we will provide all gear)

Advanced Photo and Video Experience: Experienced completing personal branding projects, setting up studio lighting, using flash, and shooting portrait photography

Work Hours

This is a part-time (15-30 hours per week) hourly, non-exempt position. This role has the potential to turn into a full-time role once you are fully trained in all forms of media we produce. Hours will vary with seasonality. Limited Saturday and evening availability may be required to accommodate clients.

Company Culture

We are a team of creatives who seek to disrupt the industry. Our quality of work matches our hunger for innovation and drive to expand our services to new clients. We are constantly pushing the boundaries in our field and hope to bring on team members who share the same vision. Our current team embodies the following Core Values and we hope you will too:

• Growth Minded - always willing to learn and grow as a person and professionally
• Early Is On Time And On Time Is Late - being on time and managing a busy shoot schedule is a requirement. We expect our team to be early to every shoot.
• Proactive - We don’t like to hand-hold and micromanage our team. Instead, we believe in providing the right training and feedback and then trusting our team to get the job done and take initiative on their own.
• Hungry - We are aiming to be #1. So we need our team to be filled with creatives striving to become the best at their craft. We are always looking to challenge the status quo and constantly improve.
• A Great Customer Experience - Our interactions with agents and homeowners need to be positive every time. Engaging conversations with clients at the shoot help retain clients and build trust. That means showing up with energy, excitement to get to work, and being able to have fun conversations with clients and homeowners are critical.

To officially apply for this opportunity, please follow this link:

https://forms.monday.com/forms/149ea9c71526598fbb0c4889da080658?r=use1

As a Creative Specialist, you can focus on what you are passionate about, which is being creative, and letting other aspects of the business such as sales and project management fall on the shoulders of other team members. We are looking for passionate individuals who take pride in their work. The ideal applicant takes chances but is also calculated. They practice a student and teacher mindset and learn as quickly as they are willing to share their knowledge. Lastly, they value themselves as intrapreneurs and have developed the leadership competencies and business acumen to operate with ownership.

Just Pended Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using a 3-axis gimbal for video stabilization? If so, how many years and could you please provide a link to an example of your gimbal work?
• Do you have paid experience using a camera? If so, how many years of paid experience do you have?
• Please provide a brief description of the types of work you were paid to do with a camera. For example: Weddings, Portraits, Music Videos, Corporate Events, Etc.
• Could you please provide a link to your photography/videography portfolio? This can be a website or a folder with samples of relevant work. Please make sure this includes both photography and videography samples.
• Do you have any experience shooting Real Estate Media? If so, how many years?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle that you can use every day for this position?
• Are you comfortable commuting every day for this role?
• Are you available to work Part-Time hours anywhere from 9 am - 6 pm, Monday-Friday?
• Do you live within 15 miles of Denver, CO? If so, what is your zip code? We are not currently accepting any applicants outside of this location.

Experience:

• Professional Photography: 2 years (Required)
• Professional Videography: 2 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
• Post-Production (Video/Photo Editing)): 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person