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.
Role
Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment, and iPad, they create virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes.
Responsibilities
Support marketing efforts on our industry‑leading marketplaces, Homes.com and Apartments.com, by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs to 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 our client’s demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, research partners, and management to strategically 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 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; lifting, carrying, and maneuvering 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 as necessary; 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.
Real‑Estate Photography experience required.
Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
High School Diploma/GED.
Strong customer service experience with a client‑first mindset.
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, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications; additionally, Apple iOS products.
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/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 performance metrics. The position offers an hourly wage equivalent to $49,000 – $50,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience, and includes a generous benefits plan.
Benefits
CoStar offers a comprehensive benefits package: 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; and access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.
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. You’ll receive generous compensation and performance‑based incentives, and CoStar invests in your professional and academic growth through internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.
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 equal opportunity workplace and 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.
Accommodations
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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com.
Work Authorization
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.
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Associate Photography-New Orleans
CoStar Group, Inc., New Orleans, LA, United States
Salary min: $49,000.00
Salary max: $50,000.00