CoStar Group, Inc.
Associate Photographer - Fort Myers, FL
CoStar Group, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Associate Photographer – Fort Myers, FL
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. With over 35 years of experience, we continuously refine and perfect our approach to provide unique and valuable offerings to our customers.
Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment, and an iPad, they capture virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is assigned a core territory where they service clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com, scanning homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, and producing marketing photographs used to advertise properties to future owners and renters. 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 Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments using professional photography techniques.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Communicate professionally with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage when not working on a residential home.
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.
Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
Repetitive hand and arm movements to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying as necessary.
Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience, or a recently earned degree in photography.
Strong time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Quick learning ability for new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology, mapping, and GIS concepts.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Compensation The Field Researcher position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against pre‑determined metrics. We seek individuals who thrive in a metrics‑based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives.
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 families.
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Hiring Information 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com.
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Associate Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for the media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment, and an iPad, they capture virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is assigned a core territory where they service clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com, scanning homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, and producing marketing photographs used to advertise properties to future owners and renters. 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 Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing beautiful 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments using professional photography techniques.
Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Communicate professionally with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage when not working on a residential home.
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.
Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
Repetitive hand and arm movements to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying as necessary.
Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience, or a recently earned degree in photography.
Strong time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
Quick learning ability for new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology, mapping, and GIS concepts.
Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Field experience preferred.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Compensation The Field Researcher position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. Bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against pre‑determined metrics. We seek individuals who thrive in a metrics‑based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives.
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 families.
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
Hiring Information 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1‑855‑840‑1715 or by sending an email to recruiting@costargroup.com.
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