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duPont REGISTRY

Auction Specialist

Lebanon, TN · On-site

Review and verify vehicle details, condition reports, and photos for auction listings * Assess vehicle value and recommend appropriate starting bids and reserve prices * Ensure all listings meet ...

duPont Registry

Auction Specialist

Lebanon, TN · On-site

Review and verify vehicle details, condition reports, and photos for auction listings * Assess vehicle value and recommend appropriate starting bids and reserve prices * Ensure all listings meet ...

duPont Registry

Auction Specialist

Lebanon, TN

Review and verify vehicle details, condition reports, and photos for auction listings * Assess vehicle value and recommend appropriate starting bids and reserve prices * Ensure all listings meet ...

Everything But The House

Photographer

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

EBTH is seeking a Photographer who will be responsible for capturing, editing, and publishing professional, compelling, true representations of auction items that drive customer interest on the ...

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How much do auction photographer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for auction photographer in the United States is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities of an Auction Photographer during a workday or auction event?

As an Auction Photographer, your daily responsibilities often include photographing items scheduled for auction, ensuring each piece is captured from multiple flattering angles, and editing images to meet branding or catalog standards. You may also work closely with auction coordinators, appraisers, or catalog writers to prioritize high-value items or clarify item details. During busy auction periods, time management is crucial as you'll often need to process a high volume of items on a tight schedule. Collaboration with other team members, such as marketing or logistics staff, is common to ensure timely, accurate posting of images. This role offers the chance to develop both creative and technical expertise while becoming an integral part of the auction process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Auction Photographer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Auction Photographer, you need strong photography skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of how to visually document items for sale, typically supported by experience with digital cameras and image editing software. Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, lighting equipment, and programs like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom is often required, as well as familiarity with auction management systems. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These capabilities help ensure that auction items are accurately and attractively presented online or in catalogs, which is essential for driving buyer interest and maximizing sales.

What does an Auction Photographer do?

An Auction Photographer is responsible for capturing high-quality images of items being sold at auctions. These photographs are used in catalogs, online listings, and marketing materials to attract potential buyers. The photographer must ensure that images accurately represent the item's condition, details, and features. Good lighting, proper angles, and attention to detail are essential to producing appealing auction photos.

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Infographic showing various Auction Photographer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,345 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
Auction Property Assistant

Auction Property Assistant

Zachys Wine International LLC

Port Chester, NY • On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Auction Property Assistant (Onsite)

Port Chester, NY

Zachys Wine International

www.zachys.com


About Zachys

Zachys is one of the pre-eminent wine retailers & auction houses in the United States and based in Port Chester, NY. Founded in 1944, Zachys is a business built around acquiring and selling fine, rare wines and spirits, and is dedicated to providing consumers, collectors and consignors with a rewarding, first-class customer experience.

Our mission is to offer unique experiences and access opportunities to our clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services encompassing Retail, Storage, and Auction, expertly guiding clients through an extraordinary journey from discovery to curation, and even to consignment. Zachys is headquartered in Port Chester, NY.


Our commitment to our employees is to offer an engaging, dynamic, rewarding workplace where we promote what we value: Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Service Excellence, Innovation, Community and Accountability.


The Job

As an Auction Property Assistant, you will provide support to the Auction Property team by inventorying, cataloging (assessing), and photographing bottles of wine in preparation for auctions within our temperature-controlled warehouse. A person in this position could potentially grow into a Junior Wine Specialist with demonstration of wine knowledge acquisition, along with other essential auction knowledge and property skills. Ideal for someone with little wine experience who wants to learn about auctions and the fine wine industry


Responsibilities

  • Supports assessing and lot check
  • Photographs bottles of wine for auction catalog
  • Builds boxes and safely packs wine
  • Photographs, builds, scans and moves pallets of wine
  • High-value bottle sign-off coordination and photography (setup, breakdown; maintain database, track, and locate outstanding HV photo boxes)
  • Maintains cleanliness, supplies, and stocking of assessing area
  • Property pick-up support (some travel possible)
  • Supports during auctions as needed (i.e., event set-up, data entry, wine service, etc.)
  • Assists with Auction catalog data review
  • Special projects as assigned


Requirements

This is an entry level position without direct prior experience required. See position requirements/selection factors below. Interest in wine or existing wine knowledge is a plus.


  • Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
  • Confident in their attention to detail
  • A strong work ethic, a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must
  • Professionalism when interacting with clients
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work on your feet in a warehouse environment
  • Comfortable handling fragile inventory with care
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
  • Must be 21 or over


Schedule: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday—Friday. Some evenings and weekends required


*Please note this is an in person position. No relocation package offered.