Associate Photographer- Cleveland, OH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CoStar Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Associate Photographer to capture 3‑D virtual tours, floor plans, and photography for Homes.com and Apartments.com. You’ll operate Matterport Pro 3 cameras, manage a core territory, and coordinate with sales and logistics to meet client needs.

The role requires real estate photography experience, a valid driver’s license, and FAA Part 107 certification. You’ll work independently in a fast-paced environment and represent CoStar with a client-first

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on 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 client demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners and management to 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.

Job description

Associate Photographer – Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Role Overview

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 iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro 3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. They will also be responsible for residential photography to be used in marketing purposes to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters. This role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics and the management team. Photographers 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 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 client demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, researcher partners and management to 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

• 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 and work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Track record of commitment to prior employers.
• 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 an FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time management skills and very detail 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.
• Enjoy working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Must have 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.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• 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
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Compensation

Base Compensation: $49,000 – $50,000 (Hourly). Compensation may vary based on location, skills, and other factors.

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 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 Group 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].