CoStar Group
Associate Photographer: Wilmington, North Carolina
CoStar Group, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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, the company is on a mission to digitize the world’s real‑estate industry, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. For over 35 years, CoStar has continually refined, transformed and perfected its approach, creating a language that has become standard in the industry. Today the company remains committed to driving innovation and delivering value to clients, employees and investors.
The Role Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and an iPad, the photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is assigned a core territory, services clients in that area and works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and management. Photographers are managed remotely by a local Photography Manager.
Responsibilities
Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
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, initiatives and tasks.
Own the market – while not working on a residential home, navigate 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 protect 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 Of Position
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 type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting and carrying necessary 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.
Be an experienced drone photographer with a FAA Part 107 license/certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and very 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 check prior to start; driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
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 role averages $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
What’s In It For You? When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
Our Benefits Package Includes (but Is Not Limited To)
Comprehensive health‑care coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug
Life, legal and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in‑person mental‑health counseling services for individuals and families
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.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.
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The Role Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and an iPad, the photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is assigned a core territory, services clients in that area and works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and management. Photographers are managed remotely by a local Photography Manager.
Responsibilities
Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
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, initiatives and tasks.
Own the market – while not working on a residential home, navigate 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 protect 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 Of Position
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 type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting and carrying necessary 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.
Be an experienced drone photographer with a FAA Part 107 license/certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and very 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 check prior to start; driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
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 role averages $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
What’s In It For You? When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
Our Benefits Package Includes (but Is Not Limited To)
Comprehensive health‑care coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug
Life, legal and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in‑person mental‑health counseling services for individuals and families
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.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.
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