CoStar Group, Inc.
Associate Photographer - Virginia Beach
CoStar Group, Inc., Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Associate Photographer - Virginia Beach
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. It is included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. The company 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. With over 35 years of experience, CoStar continually refines and transforms its approach to deliver a unique and valuable suite of products and services to its customers.
About the Role Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and an iPad, Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes. Each photographer works within a core territory, servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Appointments are set for defined dates and times, where the photographer scans homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, captures virtual tours, floor plans, and residential photography for marketing purposes. The role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management, and is managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.
Responsibilities
Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing high-quality 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in a pleasing manner.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Own the market by navigating one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage.
Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial 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 are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary. The operation requires driving outside during all seasons, availability to work weekends on a rotating schedule, and a current and valid driver’s license. A satisfactory Driving Record/Driving Abstract check is required prior to start.
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.
Experienced drone photographer with an FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and highly detail oriented.
Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent oral, written, and organizational communication skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Compensation The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against pre‑determined metrics. The hourly rate is equivalent to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
What’s In It For You?
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Equal Employment Opportunity CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. 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.
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About the Role Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and an iPad, Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes. Each photographer works within a core territory, servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Appointments are set for defined dates and times, where the photographer scans homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, captures virtual tours, floor plans, and residential photography for marketing purposes. The role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management, and is managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.
Responsibilities
Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing high-quality 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in a pleasing manner.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Own the market by navigating one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage.
Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial 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 are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary. The operation requires driving outside during all seasons, availability to work weekends on a rotating schedule, and a current and valid driver’s license. A satisfactory Driving Record/Driving Abstract check is required prior to start.
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.
Experienced drone photographer with an FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and highly detail oriented.
Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent oral, written, and organizational communication skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Compensation The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against pre‑determined metrics. The hourly rate is equivalent to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
What’s In It For You?
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Equal Employment Opportunity CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. 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.
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