Calling All Visual Storytellers & Content Creators!

Media Specialist – Real Estate Photography, Videography & Content Creation

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Hourly & Full-Time in-office

$40,000 - $60,000 DOE

Are you a creative professional who loves telling stories through photos and video? Do you naturally see the perfect composition, identify what looks good, and know exactly when to make the perfect cut in a video? If so, we'd love to meet you.

At The Gellman Team, we don't just sell homes; we are a marketing company that specializes in real estate. If you’re an outgoing, energetic, and friendly Media Specialist, this is an incredible opportunity to create content that helps people fall in love with homes, communities, and the St. Louis lifestyle.

Our ideal candidate is equally comfortable behind the camera, behind the computer editing, and interacting with clients and team members. Every day is different, from photographing luxury homes and filming social media content to writing local area feature blogs that capture the unique attractions that make our communities special.

Marketing isn't an afterthought here; it’s our primary strategy. As the #1 Mega Real Estate Team in Missouri and a Top 100 Team in the Nation, we believe in producing high-quality media while continually raising the bar for creativity and innovation.

You'll have the opportunity to create meaningful content that showcases beautiful homes, highlights local communities, educates buyers and sellers, and drives the brand of Missouri's premier real estate team. If you're passionate about photography, videography, storytelling, and creating content people genuinely enjoy watching, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Videography & Photography

• Listings: Photograph residential and luxury real estate listings with exceptional attention to composition and detail.

• Video Reels: Film cinematic property reels, neighborhood highlights, team videos, client testimonials, and educational content.

• Events: Photograph and video team and client events.

• Portraits: Capture professional headshots for agents and staff using proper lighting techniques.

Editing & Post-Production

• Video Editing: Edit professional-quality videos for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.

• Photo Editing: Edit photographs for color correction, exposure balancing, retouching, and image enhancement techniques.

Blogs & Content Strategy

• Local Blogging: Assist with blog & caption copy featuring local attractions, restaurants, parks, neighborhoods, seasonal events, and hidden gems throughout the St. Louis area.

• Creative Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop fresh creative ideas that strengthen our brand and educate consumers.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years of professional photography, videography, and editing experience (real estate preferred).

• Camera & Gear Operations: Complete working knowledge of DSLR and/or mirrorless camera systems, including manual exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, autofocus systems, and lens selection. Comfortable using a Windows PC, DJI, and Canon equipment, with experience operating gimbals, tripods, microphones, and professional lighting equipment a bonus.

• Software & Post-Production: Strong proficiency with Adobe Suite. Particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Camera Raw, (After Effects is a plus). As well as Canva and CapCut (or ability to learn).

• Visual & Brand Knowledge: A clear understanding of color theory, color grading, and creating consistent visual branding, with a strong understanding of natural and artificial lighting techniques.

• Platform Savvy: Experience filming and editing content specifically for YouTube and today's leading social media platforms, with knowledge of YouTube optimization, thumbnails, and audience retention strategies.

• Writing & Communication: Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write engaging blogs and community-focused articles, paired with a naturally positive, outgoing, and friendly personality while interacting with clients and team members.

• Adaptability & Culture: Able to pivot and adapt to the fast-paced changes that happen in real estate industry, manage multiple creative projects while meeting deadlines, work outdoors in various weather conditions and execute full-day field shoots, and work in-office from our Shrewsbury location. Willing to learn our style and methods of production, can work independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative team, pays close attention to detail, takes pride in producing polished work, enjoys learning new techniques, and has a genuine interest in the real estate industry.

• Requirements: Will be able to pass a background check in order to obtain SUPRA access, and be licensed to fly a drone or willing to learn and become licensed to take drone photos and videos (FAA Part 107 Drone License).

• Bonus Qualifications: Motion graphics or animation experience, graphic design experience, familiarity with real estate marketing and MLS photography standards, and experience with AI-generated content in any created form.

Why Join The Gellman Team?

The Gellman Team brings unmatched momentum and excellence. With over 6,000 families served and $2.5B+ in career sales, this team is driven by results, relationships, and a deep commitment to the community.

Together, these organizations create an exciting, high-performance environment where your work truly matters.