Job Description

Key details

Location: The majority of the role will be around Mid/East Lothian. Someone based locally or nearby would suit the role.
Department: Photography/Marketing
Reports to: SkyReel Studio Manager
Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30

About the role

As leading property experts, Rettie are proud to announce the launch of a subsidiary company, specialising in photography and videography, SkyReel Media.

SkyReel Media specialise in high-quality visual content designed to showcase our clients’ properties in their best light. We are seeking a talented, detail-oriented property photographer whose work will play a pivotal role in helping our clients attract potential buyers and renters.

As a member of our professional photography team, you will combine a range of skills to produce high-quality marketing material for our database of properties. This comprises photography, creating videos, including drone footage, and drawing up floorplans.

Each day will involve liaising with customers face to face and visiting several properties across the West of Scotland. You will be responsible for collating the information required to produce brochures, create website and portal listings, as well as any final details relating to the property before it comes to market.

About you

The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving licence and at least 12 months of professional experience within the property photography and videography sector.

Having had experience on property photography shoots, you will be proficient in the use of photo and video editing software. You will be capable of collaborating with other property professionals as well as working independently, therefore, you should be self-motivated and competent in administrating your work to a high standard.

The preferred candidate will have a photography qualification, a Drone licence, and ideally the RICS approved floorplan qualification.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:

• Photographing property interiors and exteriors for use in printed and online material
• Creating beautiful videos, including walkthrough tours and drone footage to capture the local and surrounding areas.
• Prepare and style the property, using proper lighting, angles and composition to enhance property features.
• Edit and retouch images to maintain brand consistency and quality standards.
• Collating final details about the property in preparation for sale.
• Help to draw up floor plans to RICS standards.
• Completing paperwork, as needed, with clients on appointments.
• Organise, edit and watermark property photographs and videos.
• Upload videos to YouTube

Key requirements

Essential

• Full, clean driving licence with access to own car
• Minimum of 12 months of property photography experience/property photography shoots
• Full Drone Licence (CAA approved Flyer ID)
• Proficient in the use of photography and videography software
• Fully IT literate and proficient in the use of IT systems, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Photography qualification
• RICS-approved floor plan qualification
• Knowledge of the local property markets

Competencies

• Customer focused
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Positive mindset
• Planning and organising