Associate Photographer - Charlotte, NC

CoStar Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Photographer in Charlotte, NC to capture media for its platforms. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of professional photography experience and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities include creating high-quality images and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to safety standards. Compensation will be based on skills, with an annual wage equivalent to $49,000-$50,000, plus benefits such as medical, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in real-estate photography.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Part 107 Drone License must be obtained within 30 days of offer.

Responsibilities

• Capture 3-D virtual tours and high-quality photographs for listings.
• Work with scheduling teams to maximize client appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients and management.

Skills

Professional photography experience

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and iOS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in photography or related field

Tools

Pro 3 Matterport cameras

Digital cameras

iPads

Job description

Associate Photographer - Charlotte, NC

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. As part of the S&P 500 Index, CoStar is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

Role

Associate Photographers are responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com, capturing virtual tours, floor plans, and photography using Pro 3 Matterport cameras, digital cameras, and iPads. They are assigned a core territory and service clients within that area, scheduling appointments, scanning homes and apartments, and producing marketing photography for listings.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing 3‑D virtual tours, footprints, and high‑quality photographs.
• Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments, using photography techniques to capture spaces pleasingly.
• 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 and tasks.
• When not working on a residential property, navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage, identify new inventory, and photograph commercial properties.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to protect company vehicles and equipment.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in real‑estate photography.
• Experience working as a professional photographer or a degree in photography.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer‑service mindset and experience.
• FAA Part 107 Drone License (obtained within 30 days of offer).
• Excellent time‑management, detail orientation, and data entry accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, internet applications, and Apple iOS products.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; must pass driving record check before start.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day. Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment up to 5 pounds. Frequent hand and arm movements to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying. Must work and drive outside during all seasons and be available for weekends on a rotating schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage equivalent to $49,000‑$50,000 annually based on skills.
• Performance‑based incentives available.
• Comprehensive 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.
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. We do not provide visa sponsorship. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available by contacting [e-mail].