Part-time to Full-time • $35 - $45/hr • Central Massachusetts
About Elev8:
Elev8 Real Estate Media creates high-performing real estate content across New England — listing photos, property videos, drone footage, floor plans, and agent branding. We care about clean storytelling, professionalism, and a premium client experience at every appointment.
The Role:
We're looking for a Media Creator Photographer, Videographer, Drone Pilot) to join our on-the-ground team capturing real estate content for our clients. You'll be the face of Elev8 at every appointment -photographing properties, capturing video, flying drones, and ensuring every client feels taken care of from the moment you arrive.
This is a hands-on, client-facing field role. The ideal candidate is professional, outgoing, reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in high-quality work.
Compensation, Location and Schedule:
- Pay: $35 - $45/hr depending on skills and experience + mileage reimbursement.
- Location: Central Massachusetts — primarily Worcester County and surrounding areas
- Schedule: Flexible; pick your own schedule with a minimum of 4 days/week availability.
What You'll Do:
You will drive to our client locations and perform the following services:
- Listing Photography — Capture HDR real estate photos (interior + exterior) across all property types following Elev8's standards and guidelines.
- Drone Operations — Fly drone for aerial photos and video. FAA Part 107 certification required. Don't have it yet? Elev8 will support qualified candidates in obtaining their certification.
- Property Videography — Film gimbal-stabilized walkthrough videos, review scripts in advance, and act as a director on site to guide clients through filming.
- Client & On-site Service — Be the face of Elev8 at every appointment — professional, courteous, and prepared from arrival to wrap-up.
- Post-Appointment — At the end of your day, upload all media to our servers and notify team. No post-processing or editing required.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications (Must-have)
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- Must have a valid driverʼs license and a car
- Based in Central Massachusetts or surrounding area (within 20mi of Worcester)
- Available during daylight hours at least 4 days a week Monday - Sunday)
- Prior hobbyist or amateur experience with photography, videography or drones
- Willing to study and obtain FAA Part 107 certification
- Willing to learn gimbal-stabilized videography
- Professional, confident, and warm in client-facing situations
- Reliable, organized, and communicates proactively with our team
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-have)
- Owns a DSLR or Mirrorless camera
- Prior professional photography and/or videography experience in other industries (weddings & events, portrait & headshot,
- photojournalism, landscape, social media content creation, film-making)
- Experience with gimbal-stabilized videography
- FAA Part 107 certification (or actively pursuing)
Training and Licensing
- Elev8 will provide a comprehensive training for all services you need to perform
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required for all drone work
- If you don't have it yet, Elev8 will provide access to a comprehensive study guide to help you prepare and reimburse you for the test fee.
- Certificate must be kept current (valid for 24 months; recurrent training required)
How to Apply
Email media@elev8.realestate with:
- Resume
- A short introduction about yourself. Include:
- Confirmation that you meet all the must-have qualifications
- List of gear you already own
- Links to 24 photo or video samples of your own work
Review and understand our work before applying:
- Instagram: @elev8.realestate
- Website: www.elev8.realestate