
Photographer / Videographer / Drone Pilot (Contractor)) Job at Signature Real Es
Signature Real Estate Media, Wichita, KS, United States
Company: SigMedia
Pay: $25 per service (photo, video, or drone) + mileage reimbursement
Schedule: Flexible | Typical service hours between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Real Estate Media Photographer / Videographer (Contractor)
Company: SigMedia
Type: Independent Contractor
Pay: $25 per service (photo, video, or drone) + mileage reimbursement
Schedule: Flexible | Typical service hours between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About SigMedia
SigMedia provides high-quality real estate photography, videography, and drone services to over 700 real estate agents and produces media for roughly 2,000 homes per year . Our team focuses on speed, reliability, and consistency to support agents who need fast, professional marketing media for their listings.
Position Overview
We are looking for reliable independent contractor photographers and videographers to capture real estate media for residential and commercial listings. This is a volume-based position designed for creatives who want flexible work and supplemental income.
Photographers in our network typically complete 4–7 homes per day during peak season , with an average of 2 services per property (photo, video, or drone).
This role focuses strictly on capturing media . Our internal editing team handles all post-production, allowing photographers to focus on shooting and moving efficiently between appointments.
Compensation
$25 per service
Photography
Video
Drone
Mileage reimbursement
Typical jobs include multiple services per property
Flexible schedule allows you to accept jobs based on availability
Responsibilities
Arrive on time to scheduled property shoots
Capture high-quality real estate photography, video, and/or drone footage
Follow SigMedia shooting guidelines for consistency
Upload media promptly after each shoot
Maintain professional communication with clients when on-site
Move efficiently between scheduled appointments
Requirements
Your own camera, lenses, laptop, gimbal, etc.
Reliable vehicle for transportation between shoots
Ability to work within 9 AM – 5 PM service windows
Strong time management and ability to complete multiple shoots per day
Professional appearance and communication with agents and homeowners
Drone Requirement
Applicants must obtain an FAA Part 107 Drone Certification within 30 days of hiring if they do not already hold one.
Ideal Candidate
Photography or video experience
Comfortable working independently
Efficient and organized
Looking for flexible work or supplemental income
Why Join SigMedia
Flexible contractor schedule
No editing required
Consistent work volume
Work with a network of 700+ real estate agents
Example Pay Scenarios
SigMedia pays $25 per service . A service includes Photography, Video, or Drone .
Most properties request multiple services, and photographers typically shoot 4–5 homes per day .
Across those homes, photographers usually complete 4–12 services per day , depending on the listing package ordered.
Mileage reimbursement is paid in addition to service pay.
-Scenario 1 — Light Day
(One service per property)
4 homes × 1 service each = 4 services
4 services × $25 = $100
mileage reimbursement
Estimated daily earnings: ~$100+
-Scenario 2 — Typical Day
(Two services per property)
4 homes × 2 services each = 8 services
8 services × $25 = $200
mileage reimbursement
Estimated daily earnings: ~$200+
Scenario 3 — Full Service Day
(Three services per property)
4 homes × 3 services each = 12 services
12 services × $25 = $300
mileage reimbursement
Estimated daily earnings: ~$300+
What Most Photographers Earn
Most SigMedia photographers currently shoot 4–5 homes per day and average $900–$1,100 per week (not including mileage) depending on service packages and availability.
-Example Weekly Earnings
Part-Time Schedule (3 days per week)
Average $200/day
$200 × 3 days = $600/week
-Full-Time Schedule (5 days per week)
Average $200/day
$200 × 5 days = $1,000/week
-Busy Season Potential
During peak real estate seasons, photographers who are available most weekdays often earn $1,100+ per week (just in services) due to higher listing volume.
*This is a volume-based role, meaning photographers who are efficient and comfortable shooting multiple homes per day tend to maximize their earnings.
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