Field Research Photographer

Overview

CoStar Group – Field Research Photographer, Newcastle

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We provide data and insights to empower property decisions. We are seeking Field Research Photographers to build an in-depth understanding of the Commercial Real Estate market in Newcastle and surrounding areas of the North East. You will capture imagery and granular data that underpins our analytics tool and methodically cover a designated territory.

Description

We are looking for Field Research Photographers who will support us in building an in-depth understanding of the Commercial Real Estate market in Newcastle and surrounding areas of the North East. You will work to capture imagery and granular data that underpins our analytics tool, methodically working through a designated territory.

Please ensure that your application includes either a link to your portfolio of Real Estate/Architectural Photography, or an upload of your Real Estate/Architectural Photography portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Drive or walk assigned submarkets within core territories to collect imagery, information and updates, including identifying new availability, updating inventory, construction status, and capturing up-to-date high-resolution images where required.
• Cross-reference new leads with current information in the CoStar database by researching sales and lease comparable data. When information is new, collect building data and contact information and send to the in-house Research team.
• Photograph and collect building attribute data and contact information for all commercial properties with for lease and for sale signs within the assigned territory.
• While at the property, collect visible data fields such as address, building type, number of stories, gross building area, building height, industrial loading information, and retail details.
• Use Adobe software suite to post-process digital images.
• Create footprint and rooftop geocode for each building using polygon tools in field mapping software.
• Associate any assigned tenant locations to polygons and photograph tenant spaces.
• Follow daily Field Research procedures, accurately logging project timings and maintaining clear communication with your manager about workflow and daily production.
• Upload data and images collected in a timely manner as directed by your manager.
• Visually scan commercial properties in the assigned submarket while driving or walking, with a target of identifying a minimum level of new listings per day when on lead projects.
• Professionally communicate with property managers and customers via phone, e-mail, and in person.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards and maintain company equipment and vehicle (if provided).
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in monthly conference calls with sales and research teams and represent Field Research at occasional trade functions.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive and frequent standing, sitting and walking up to 8 hours per day.
• Holding 2 kg in one hand for up to 5 minutes.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements for typing and writing.
• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Exposure to vehicle noise and possible car exhaust fumes.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in digital photography and post-processing using the Adobe suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Qualified Drone pilot to A2 Certificate of Competence or GVC.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel across the country for field-related projects.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Existing portfolio of property exterior and interior imagery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible with the ability to adopt new processes.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology and mapping software.
• Ability to work on own initiative and follow CoStar protocols remotely without supervision.
• Comfortable working alone with daily support via phone and email.
• Current and valid driver’s license and satisfactory completion of a Driving Record check prior to start.

What’s in It for You?

Working at CoStar Group means a culture of collaboration and innovation. In addition to opportunities for professional development, perks include 28 days annual leave, private health and dental care provision, competitive company pension and life assurance, and logistics support such as kit including computer, camera, lenses, tripod, drone, gimbal and more.

CoStar recognises the value of diversity and promotes equality. We aim to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing.