Associate Photographer - Houston, TX

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.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We continue to improve and drive innovation to deliver exceptional value to customers, employees, and investors.

Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for  and  Equipped with a top-of-the-line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floor plans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of  and  They will have appointments set for defined dates and times to scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capture virtual tours and floor plans, and perform residential photography for marketing purposes.

This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team and is managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces,  and , 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 spaces effectively.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• Own the market: navigate one-mile square grids to identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to be photographed when not working on a residential home.
• 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.

• 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 needed to operate camera equipment and typing on a tablet or laptop.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying is necessary to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

• 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.
• Be an experienced Drone Photographer with an FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time management skills and detail-oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• 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.

The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus-eligible. Bonuses are paid monthly based on performance against predefined metrics. This is an hourly role. The pay amounts to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.

Join CoStar Group to experience a collaborative and innovative culture, working alongside the best to empower our people and customers.…