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 are currently seeking an Associate Photographer to join a dynamic team in Pittsburgh! This full-time position requires travel to properties within the area and includes some in-office responsibilities. If you're passionate about photography and real estate, this could be a perfect fit for you!

About the Opportunity:
As an Associate Photographer, you'll play a key role in capturing high-quality images of residential and commercial properties. You'll work closely with clients, sales, and research teams to deliver stunning visual content that supports marketing initiatives across various platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your photography skills with the real estate industry, working in a fast-paced and independent environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture beautiful 3D virtual tours and photographs for residential and commercial properties, showcasing the spaces in their best light.
• Create a diverse portfolio of images for homes and apartments, employing creative techniques to highlight features effectively.
• Collaborate with scheduling and dispatch teams to optimize appointments and meet client demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities and tasks.
• Take ownership of your market area, navigating grids to ensure comprehensive commercial real estate data coverage.
• Identify new inventory and missing availability for properties to be photographed.
• Abide by safety standards and protect company vehicles and equipment.
• Represent the client professionally in all interactions.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as necessary.

Qualifications:

• A degree in photography or 2+ years of professional experience in photography (field experience preferred).
• Experience with Matterport is highly valued, though we are willing to train qualified candidates.
• Ability to capture and enter data accurately.
• Quick to learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology and mapping/GIS concepts.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and various apps.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in the field, including frequent sitting, standing, and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required for typing and operating camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, twisting, and carrying may be necessary.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off and life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and families.
• Access to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth and development.

If you're ready to bring your photography expertise to a leading company and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team as an Associate Photographer and help showcase some of the best properties in the region!

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.