Associate Photographer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an Associate Photographer in Memphis! This is a full time position and must be able to travel to properties in and around the DC area. This role has some in-office requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces by capturing beautiful 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet our client’s demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• Own the market! While not working on a residential home, navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage. Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to be photographed. 
• Abide by safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent client in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed

Qualifications: 

• Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
• At least 2 years of professional experience, Field experience preferred. 
• Experience with  is highly valued, but will teach qualified candidates
• Must be able to accurately capture and enter data.
• The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology, mapping, and GIS concepts. 
• Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Apps

Physical Requirements of Position 

• Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day. 
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds  
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions. 
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

This is a full-time role which includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Paid time off 
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 
• Access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.