Associate Photographer - Northeast Houston, TX
CoStar Group, Inc., New York, NY, United States
Associate Photographer – Northeast Houston, TX
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 and NASDAQ 100, CoStar digitizes real‑estate data and empowers customers, employees, and investors with innovative solutions. With over 35 years of experience, we continue to refine and grow our industry‑standard offerings.
THE ROLE Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with Matterport Pro 3, digital cameras, and iPad, each photographer creates virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes within a core territory. Tasks include scanning homes, capturing 3‑D tours, taking photographic assets for marketing, and navigating one‑mile grids to ensure commercial coverage.
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 that best feature homes and apartments, employing advanced photography techniques.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researchers, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
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.
Adhere to CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicles and equipment.
Represent CoStar professionally 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 for typing on a tablet or laptop and operating camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary. Ability to work outside during all seasons and on a rotating weekend schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Real estate photography experience required.
Professional photographer or recent graduate with a degree in photography.
Drone photographer with FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and high attention to detail.
Accurate data capture and entry capability.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
COMPENSATION The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid monthly based on performance against predetermined metrics. Base pay is roughly $50 000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplemental insurance.
Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services.
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.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing. We do not sponsor visas for this position.
CONTACT Requests for reasonable accommodations for disability or veteran status can be submitted by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or emailing recruiting@costargroup.com.
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THE ROLE Associate Photographers are a versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with Matterport Pro 3, digital cameras, and iPad, each photographer creates virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes within a core territory. Tasks include scanning homes, capturing 3‑D tours, taking photographic assets for marketing, and navigating one‑mile grids to ensure commercial coverage.
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 that best feature homes and apartments, employing advanced photography techniques.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researchers, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
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.
Adhere to CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicles and equipment.
Represent CoStar professionally 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 for typing on a tablet or laptop and operating camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary. Ability to work outside during all seasons and on a rotating weekend schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Real estate photography experience required.
Professional photographer or recent graduate with a degree in photography.
Drone photographer with FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and high attention to detail.
Accurate data capture and entry capability.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
COMPENSATION The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid monthly based on performance against predetermined metrics. Base pay is roughly $50 000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, life, legal, and supplemental insurance.
Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services.
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.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing. We do not sponsor visas for this position.
CONTACT Requests for reasonable accommodations for disability or veteran status can be submitted by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or emailing recruiting@costargroup.com.
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