Associate Photographer - Phoenix, AZ Job at CoStar Group, Inc. in Chicago

Overview

Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. They will also be responsible for residential photography used in marketing homes and apartments to prospective owners and renters.

This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team and is remotely managed by a Photography Manager in local markets.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces, Homes.com and Apartments.com, by capturing 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, using photography techniques to capture spaces in the most pleasing way.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities and tasks.
• Own the market! When not working on a residential home, navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage and identify new inventory, missing availability, and properties to be photographed.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment; 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.
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements to operate tablet/laptop and camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience. Real Estate Photography experience required.
• Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
• Strong time management skills and highly detail oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment. Field experience preferred.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license; satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start; driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus-eligible. Bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against predetermined metrics. This is an hourly role, with pay amounts to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses. We seek individuals who thrive in a metrics- and performance-based environment.

What’s In It For You? A collaborative and innovative culture with opportunities for professional and academic growth, including internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug), life and other insurance, mental health services, 401(k) with matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.

About CoStar

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) provides commercial and residential real estate information and online marketplaces and is committed to diversity and fair employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please visit www.costargroup.com/careers or contact recruiting.