Associate Photographer-Atlanta

CoStar Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking an Associate Photographer in Atlanta, Georgia, to support marketing efforts through capturing high-quality images for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Candidates should have at least 2 years of professional experience in Real Estate Photography, strong customer service skills, and be a licensed Drone Photographer. This position offers an hourly wage of $50,000 annually, with bonus opportunities based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience working as a professional photographer or related education required.
• Field experience preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing by capturing 3-D virtual tours.
• Create a portfolio of photographs of properties.
• Work closely with scheduling teams to maximize client appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients and management.

Skills

Real Estate Photography experience

Customer service experience

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Drone Photographer with FAA Part 107 Certification

Experience with Apple iOS and Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Degree in photography (recently earned)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on our industry-leading marketplaces, Homes.com and Apartments.com, 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 the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet our client’s demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• Own the market! While not working on a residential home, navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage. 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.
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong customer service experience with a client‑first mindset.
• Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time‑management skills and very detailed‑oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications. Additionally, Apple iOS products.
• 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.

Compensation

The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. The bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on your performance against pre‑determined performance metrics. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a metrics‑based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives to produce great results.

This is an hourly role. The pay amounts to $50,000 annually, with opportunity for monthly bonuses.

What's In It For You?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance‑based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug.
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.