Associate Photographer – Baltimore, MD
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.
Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top-of-the-line 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 to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located 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, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in a pleasing way.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Own the market by navigating one-mile square grids when not photographing a residential home to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage; identify new inventory and missing availability for photography.
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 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 to perform job functions.
Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Recent real estate photography experience with links to current portfolio required.
Experience as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
Strong time management skills and detail orientation.
Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
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. We seek individuals who thrive in a metrics- and performance-based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives to produce great results.
What's In It For You? We offer a collaborative and innovative culture, generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also provides professional and academic growth opportunities with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Mental health counseling services (virtual and in person) 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
This position offers a base salary of $49,000–$50,000, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous commission and benefits plan.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, 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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Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top-of-the-line 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 to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located 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, utilizing photography techniques to capture spaces in a pleasing way.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Own the market by navigating one-mile square grids when not photographing a residential home to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage; identify new inventory and missing availability for photography.
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 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 to perform job functions.
Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Recent real estate photography experience with links to current portfolio required.
Experience as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
Strong time management skills and detail orientation.
Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
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. We seek individuals who thrive in a metrics- and performance-based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives to produce great results.
What's In It For You? We offer a collaborative and innovative culture, generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also provides professional and academic growth opportunities with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Mental health counseling services (virtual and in person) 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
This position offers a base salary of $49,000–$50,000, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous commission and benefits plan.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, 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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