Job Description
Shutter Zone Media | Janesville, WI
1099 Independent Contractor | 20-30+ Hours/Week Based on Demand
Project-Based Compensation | Paid Onboarding Training
About the Opportunity
Shutter Zone Media is expanding its Janesville market, and we're looking for a Real Estate Videographer / Media Specialist who can create professional video and photography content for residential and commercial properties.
Videography is the primary focus of this role. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in professional video production, camera operation, stabilization, editing, and visual storytelling who can also provide professional photography.
Real estate experience is a plus, but it is not required. We welcome experienced videographers, commercial videographers, event videographers, content creators, architectural media professionals, drone operators, and photographers with strong video skills.
This is an opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a growing real estate media company and become a dependable local media specialist in the Janesville area.
What Makes This Role Different
You won't be limited to one type of production.
Depending on your skills and training, you may create:
- Property walkthrough videos
- Cinematic interior and exterior video
- Short-form real estate reels
- Drone photography and video
- Professional listing photography
- Twilight media
- 3D property tours
- Floor plans
- Commercial property media
The more services you can confidently provide, the more opportunities you can take on.
What You'll Do
Videography, Your Primary Focus
- Film professional real estate walkthrough videos
- Capture smooth, stabilized interior and exterior footage
- Create property videos that showcase the layout, features, and character of each property
- Operate gimbals and other stabilization equipment
- Capture drone video when qualified
- Create short-form reels and other property marketing content
- Deliver polished video files according to company standards
Photography
- Photograph residential and commercial properties
- Capture professional interior and exterior still photography
- Follow standardized real estate photography shot lists
- Maintain consistent composition, exposure, and image quality
- Capture additional photography for marketing and listing purposes
- Learn Shutter Zone's specific photography workflow and standards
Client & Field Responsibilities
- Work directly with real estate agents, homeowners, and property professionals
- Represent Shutter Zone Media professionally at every appointment
- Communicate clearly and promptly with clients and the team
- Travel independently between properties
- Manage your own equipment and production workflow
- Upload and deliver media according to company standards
- Take ownership of assignments from preparation through delivery
- Handle unexpected property or scheduling situations professionally
Who We're Looking For
We're especially interested in candidates who already have a strong videography foundation and portfolio.
You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:
- Videographer
- Real Estate Videographer
- Commercial Videographer
- Event Videographer
- Wedding Videographer
- Content Creator
- Video Producer
- Camera Operator
- Drone Videographer
- Real Estate Photographer with strong video experience
- Architectural or commercial media professional
Strong candidates typically have:
- Professional or advanced videography experience
- A portfolio demonstrating quality video work
- Experience shooting and editing their own video
- Camera operation experience
- Gimbal or stabilization experience
- Strong visual storytelling and composition
- Photography experience
- Professional client communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable transportation
- Professional camera and video equipment
Real estate experience is highly desirable, but not required.
Experience in commercial video, events, weddings, hospitality, architecture, construction, branded content, property marketing, or other professional visual production can translate well into this role.
This is not a photography-only position. Videography is the primary hiring focus.
If your background is primarily still photography with little or no hands-on video production experience, this role may not be the right fit.
You should already have a solid production foundation. Training will focus on real estate-specific workflows, company standards, client experience, and service delivery, rather than teaching basic camera or video production skills from the beginning.
Drone Experience
Drone experience is a major advantage.
FAA Part 107 certification is preferred but not required to apply.
Candidates who are interested in providing paid drone services must be willing to obtain FAA Part 107 certification.
Equipment Requirements
This is a 1099 contractor position. Equipment is not provided.
You must own or be prepared to obtain professional equipment suitable for the work.
Camera & Photography
- Professional DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Wide-angle lens suitable for interior photography
- Tripod
- Spare batteries and memory cards
Video
- Video-capable camera
- Gimbal or professional stabilization equipment
- Video lenses suitable for interior and exterior shooting
- Professional video accessories as needed
Computer
- Computer capable of managing large photo and video files
- Reliable internet connection
- Adequate storage and backup capacity
Exact equipment specifications will be discussed during the interview and onboarding process.
Location
Primary Market: Janesville, Wisconsin
Candidates should live in Janesville or within approximately 15-20 miles of Janesville.
This position requires regular travel to properties throughout the Janesville service area.
Reliable transportation is required.
Schedule & Availability
This is a flexible, appointment-based contractor position.
We are looking for approximately 20-30 hours of weekday availability based on market demand.
Typical appointments are scheduled:
- Monday-Friday
- Daytime business hours
- Generally from approximately 9:00 AM through dusk
- Occasional weekends as needed
You must be able to:
- Consistently accept daytime appointments
- Travel between properties
- Respond promptly to scheduling and client communication
- Adjust reasonably when appointments change because of weather or client needs
- Occasionally accept weekend assignments
Important: This is project-based work. Weekly hours, appointment volume, and earnings are not guaranteed and will fluctuate based on real estate demand, property volume, seasonality, weather, and services ordered.
Compensation
This is a 1099 contractor position with project-based pay. You are paid per completed assignment, and the amount depends on the property size and services included.
Paid onboarding training is provided.
During the First 90 Days
- Photography: Approximately $36-$112 per property
- Photography + Drone: Approximately $70-$181 per property
- Photography + Drone + Video: Approximately $106-$246 per property
- Photography + 3D + Drone: Approximately $157-$344 per property
After 90 Days
As you become qualified for additional services, earning potential increases:
- Photography: Approximately $52-$160 per property
- Photography + Drone: Approximately $92-$252 per property
- Photography + Drone + Video: Approximately $120-$270 per property
- Video Packages: Approximately $140-$360 per project
- Photography + 3D + Drone: Approximately $180-$480 per property
Larger properties and additional services generally result in higher project compensation.
Important: These are broad project-based ranges across different property sizes and service packages. Assignment volume and weekly earnings are not guaranteed.
The strongest earning opportunities are available to media specialists who can confidently provide video, photography, and drone services.
What We Value
The person in this role will often be the face of Shutter Zone Media inside someone's home or business.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Professional
- Reliable
- Friendly and personable
- Comfortable working independently
- Responsive and communicative
- Detail-oriented
- Customer-focused
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Accountable
- Comfortable receiving feedback
- Interested in learning and improving
- Interested in building a long-term relationship with the company
Why Join Shutter Zone Media?
- Paid onboarding and training
- Flexible 1099 contractor schedule
- Local Janesville service area
- Opportunity to build consistent assignment volume as the market grows
- Higher earning opportunities through video, drone, 3D, and specialty services
- Ability to expand your professional media skill set
- Work with real estate agents and property professionals
- Opportunity to become a key local media specialist for a growing Wisconsin company
- Long-term growth potential as the Janesville market expands
About Shutter Zone Media
Shutter Zone Media is a growing Wisconsin real estate media company providing professional photography, videography, drone, and property marketing services to real estate professionals.
We're expanding our Janesville market and looking for a long-term local media specialist, not simply someone looking for occasional freelance assignments.
If you're a videographer, video producer, camera operator, commercial videographer, real estate videographer, drone operator, photographer with strong video skills, or visual media professional looking for a flexible local opportunity with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
If you have a strong video production background, enjoy working with people, own professional equipment, and want to expand into real estate media, we encourage you to apply.