Associate Photographer - Fort Collins, CO

Associate Photographer - Fort Collins, CO

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 responsible for 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 serves a core territory, handling appointments set for defined dates and times, scanning homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, and capturing virtual tours, floor plans and marketing photography. They work closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and the management team and are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located 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 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 clients’ demands.

Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher 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 outside 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 a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.

Strong time management skills and very detailed‑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 based on performance metrics. This is an hourly role with an annual equivalent pay range of $49,000–$50,000, plus monthly bonuses.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
CoStar Group offers a collaborative and innovative culture and invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.

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 family.

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Paid time off.

Tuition reimbursement.

Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.

This position offers an hourly wage equivalent to $49k–$50k annually, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.

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.

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.

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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