Creative Specialist - Luxury Real Estate Media (Photo, Drone, Video)

Location and Hours

Aerial9 Media–Carlsbad, CA (North County Coastal San Diego) – on-site. Part‑time to start ( 20 hours per week ), with potential to grow to full‑time.
Role Overview

We are looking for a Creative Specialist to capture and deliver high‑quality media for luxury real‑estate agents and builders. The role requires travel throughout North County and handling photography, drone, video, twilight work, and 3D tours.
What You’ll Do

Travel to residential and architectural properties across North County Coastal San Diego using your own vehicle.
Capture interior and exterior photography, drone photo and video, walkthrough and lifestyle video, twilight shoots, and 3D tours.
Direct agents and clients on camera so they feel comfortable and natural; occasionally appear on camera for Aerial9 brand content.
Follow our shot lists and capture standards to maintain consistency and minimize reshoots.
Handle and transport studio equipment with care.
Coordinate with our operations team on scheduling and any unique property considerations.
Success in the First 3 to 6 Months

Agents recognize and request you by name for future listings.
Shops are executed right the first time, with clean and complete files for editors.
You manage back‑to‑back days calmly and professionally.
You notice details that enhance luxury production and ensure they are perfect.
You are confident on both sides of the camera.
Growth Path

Additional hours leading to full‑time status.
Lead shooter and quality owner across all field production.
Post‑production and editing work in the delivery pipeline.
Social and brand content production for the studio and partner clients.
Training and mentoring future creative hires.
Requirements

Genuine creative eye and portfolio or samples.
Comfort with professional camera gear and editing software; willing to master our tools.
FAA Part 107 drone certification, or willingness to obtain it; support provided if not yet certified.
Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.
Warm, professional, outgoing presence that reads a room well.
Dependable and organized; punctual and present for scheduled work.
Physically able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and carry equipment across multiple shoots in a day.
Primarily weekday availability with some evenings for twilight work and occasional weekends in busy season.
Schedule

Plan on roughly 20 hours per week to start, concentrated around shoot days and weekdays. Busier stretches (spring through fall) offer more shoot days and added hours. Slower stretches (late fall through winter) are lighter and used for training and internal projects.
Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement for all work‑related driving in your own vehicle. After training and a probationary period, we review hours, rate, and the path toward full‑time together.

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