Videographer/Editor

@properties | Christie's International Real Estate - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

About the position

@properties Christie's International Real Estate is seeking a talented Videographer & Editor to produce high-quality videos for property listings, corporate projects, marketing campaigns, and company events. This role is crucial in creating visually compelling content that showcases properties and the brand, requiring strong videography and editing skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shoot dynamic, engaging videos for residential real estate properties in both traditional wide format and vertical for social media.
• Edit property listing videos when not shooting.
• Shoot corporate content, including internal communication videos, events, promotional pieces, and brand storytelling projects.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop unique concepts and approaches for video content that align with the company's vision and goals.
• Handle all aspects of post-production, including color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and final delivery.
• Capture aerial drone shots to enhance the visual appeal of properties, ensuring drone certification is maintained.
• Work closely with real estate agents on site to ensure they feel confident during their shoot and direct them to acquire better footage.
• Maintain and manage camera, lighting, and audio equipment to ensure high-quality production standards.
• Meet tight deadlines for various projects, balancing multiple shoots and editing timelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a videographer, ideally in real estate or corporate environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing listing videos, corporate projects, and creative visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, etc.).
• Experience with drone videography (FAA certification is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of lighting techniques, composition, and camera operation.
• Experience in social media content creation (short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail and a creative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to take direction from clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently.
• A passion for real estate and creating visually compelling content that tells a story.
• Background in photography is a plus, but not required.
• Degree in video production or a related field such as film, communication, or media studies.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in photography.