Associate Photographer - Lansing, MI

Associate Photographer – Lansing, MI

CoStar Group is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We aim to digitize the real estate industry and empower people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

The Associate Photographer is responsible for capturing high‑quality 3‑D virtual tours, floor plans, and marketing photography for  and  Using state‑of‑the‑art equipment—Matterport Pro 3 camera, digital camera, and iPad—photographers build an engaging photo portfolio for residential properties within their designated territory.

• Capture virtual tours and footprints of residential homes and apartments using the Matterport Pro 3.
• Take high‑resolution photographs for marketing purposes to showcase properties.
• Maintain and update a portfolio of images that highlights each space effectively.
• Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales associates, research partners, and management to prioritize tasks and assess project needs.
• When not on a residential assignment, navigate around one‑mile grids to ensure commercial real‑estate data coverage, identifying new inventory and missing listings.
• Adhere to CoStar safety standards for equipment and vehicles and represent the company at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as required.

• Spend up to 8 hours per day sitting, standing, and walking in a vehicle.
• Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera gear.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying to execute job functions.
• Work outdoors during all seasons and on a rotating weekend schedule.

• At least 2 years of professional photography experience.
• Proven commitment to previous employers.
• Experience in real‑estate photography or a recent degree in photography.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and a client‑first mindset.
• FAA Part 107 Drone certification, obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent time‑management, attention to detail, and data entry accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications; familiarity with Apple iOS products is a plus.
• Independent work capability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Base salary: $49,000 – $50,000 (Hourly). Compensation is determined by geographic location, experience, and performance.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to employee resource groups

CoStar Group is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, or immigration status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

This position is open to US‑resident applicants only;
CoStar Group does not sponsor visas for this role.