Associate Photographer - Rochester, NY

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.

Associate Photographer - Rochester, NY

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  Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.

Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. They will also be responsible for residential photography used in marketing homes and apartments to potential owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team.

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces,  and , by capturing 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 by navigating one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage, identifying new inventory and properties to photograph.
• 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 to operate tablet, laptop, and camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying 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 as a professional photographer or a recently earned degree in photography.
• Drone photography experience with FAA Part 107 license/certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/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 and based on performance against pre-determined metrics. The role offers an hourly wage equivalent to $49,000-$50,000 annually and includes a generous benefits plan.

You’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture at CoStar Group, with opportunities for professional and academic growth, internal training, tuition reimbursement, and inter-office exchanges.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage:
  Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Mental health counseling services (virtual and in-person)
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.