CoStar Group, Inc.
Associate Photographer – Louisville, KY
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.
Overview Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours, floor plans and residential photography for marketing purposes.
Responsibilities
Capture 3‑D virtual tours and footprints to support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com.
Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales associates, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage when not working on a residential home.
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 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 an 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.
Enjoy 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 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.
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. We offer generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplementary insurance), virtual and in‑person mental health counseling, 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, access to internal training and exchange programs, and participation in 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. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action employer. 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. We also comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or by emailing recruiting@costargroup.com.
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Overview Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours, floor plans and residential photography for marketing purposes.
Responsibilities
Capture 3‑D virtual tours and footprints to support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com.
Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales associates, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage when not working on a residential home.
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 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 an 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.
Enjoy 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 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.
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. We offer generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplementary insurance), virtual and in‑person mental health counseling, 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, access to internal training and exchange programs, and participation in 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. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action employer. 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. We also comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or by emailing recruiting@costargroup.com.
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