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Associate Photographer-Ft Worth, TX

CoStar Realty Information, Inc. · Fort Worth, TX, USA ·

Pay:
$49,000-$50,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

OVERVIEW
CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, 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 the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, they create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is assigned a core territory in which they service clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com.

Responsibilities

Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.

Create a portfolio of photographs that 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 client demands.

Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researchers, 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 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 are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.

Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.

Ability to work and drive outdoors during all seasons.

The 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 an FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of the 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.

Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check before starting. 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. The hourly wage is equivalent to $49,000–$50,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience, and includes a generous benefits plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug.

Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.

Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families.

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Paid time off.

Tuition reimbursement.

Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.

EEO Statement
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

CoStar Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is 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. CoStar Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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 sending an email to recruitaccommodation@costar.com.

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