Overview CoStar Group (NASDAQ : CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. This is a role for an Associate Photographer managing media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com in a defined territory.
The Role Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes using Matterport Pro3 cameras, digital cameras, and iPads. Each photographer services a core territory and coordinates appointments to capture property media. The role involves residential photography for marketing purposes and collaboration with clients, sales, logistics, and management. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager in local markets.
Responsibilities Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs that feature homes and apartments effectively using professional photography techniques.
Collaborate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Communicate professionally with clients, sales teams, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities and tasks.
Identify new inventory and photography opportunities within assigned market areas to ensure comprehensive real estate data coverage.
Adhere to CoStar safety standards to safeguard equipment and vehicles.
Present and represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.
Physical Requirements Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
Repetitive hand / arm movements to operate camera equipment and input data.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying.
Ability to work and drive outside in all seasons.
Weekend work on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications At least 2 years of professional experience.
Real estate photography experience required.
Experience as a professional photographer or a recently earned degree in photography.
Drone photography experience with FAA Part 107 license / certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time management and highly detail-oriented skills.
Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; field experience preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license; driving record check required prior to start.
Compensation The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus-eligible. Bonuses are paid monthly based on performance against predefined metrics. This is an hourly role with pay amounts totaling approximately $50,000 annually, with potential monthly bonuses up to a total compensation of $70,000.
What’s In It For You? CoStar Group offers a collaborative and innovative culture with opportunities for professional and academic growth, internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives are provided.
Benefits Package Includes Comprehensive healthcare coverage : Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Mental health counseling services (virtual and in-person)
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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