
Associate Photographer- Washington, DC Job at Visual Lease in Washington
Visual Lease, Washington, DC, 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, 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.
THE ROLE
Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Arranged into core territories, each photographer scans homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, captures virtual tours, floor plans, and marketing photography, and collaborates closely with clients, sales associates, and the management team. Photographers are managed remotely by a local Photography Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support marketing on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing high‑quality 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create photography portfolios to showcase homes and apartments using professional techniques.
Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
While not on a residential assignment, navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage, identifying new inventory and missing availability.
Adhere to CoStar safety standards for vehicle and equipment, and represent CoStar in a professional manner.
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.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
Repetitive hand and arm movements for tablet or laptop and camera operation.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary.
Must be able to work and drive outside during all seasons and be available for weekends on a rotating schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of professional photography experience.
Real estate photography experience required.
Experience as a professional photographer or a recent degree in photography.
Drone photographer with FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
Capability to capture and enter data accurately.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment; field experience preferred.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and pass a satisfactory driving record check.
COMPENSATION
Hourly wage equivalent to $54,000–$55,000 annually, plus monthly performance‑based bonuses. Bonuses are awarded based on pre‑determined metrics.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug.
Life, legal, and supplementary 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.
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