Associate Photographer-Indianapolis Job at CoStar Group, Inc. in Indiana

Overview

Associate Photographer-Indianapolis
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. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.
The Role: Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a 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 and will service clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. They will have scheduled appointments to scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. They will also photograph residences for marketing purposes 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 in local markets.

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 feature homes and apartments, using photography techniques to present spaces in the most appealing way.
Work with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Own the market: when 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 properties to be photographed.
Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle 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 to operate camera equipment and type on devices.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons and weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of professional experience. Real Estate Photography experience required.
Experience as a professional photographer or a recently earned degree in photography.
High School Diploma/GED. Strong customer service with a client-first mindset.
Drone photography experience with FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time management and detail orientation. Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications; Apple iOS products.
Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment. Field experience preferred.
Current and valid driver’s license. Satisfactory driving record with pre-employment check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus-eligible, with bonuses paid on a monthly cycle based on performance metrics. This is an hourly role with an annual pay target of approximately $50,000, plus monthly bonuses.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States. CoStar is committed to a diverse environment and is an affirmative action employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may request it by calling 1-855-840-1715 or emailing recruiting@costargroup.com.

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