Associate Photographer- Plano, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. is hiring an Associate Photographer in Plano, TX. This role involves capturing high-quality photography and virtual tours for residential properties using advanced equipment. Photographers will directly interact with clients and manage their appointments effectively.

A successful candidate will have a background in real estate photography, strong communication skills, and an FAA Part 107 license. The position offers an hourly wage between $49,000 and $50,000 annually, along with monthly bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture beautiful 3-D virtual tours and footprints for Homes.com and Apartments.com.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to feature homes and apartments.
• Work closely with scheduling teams to maximize appointments.

Skills

Real Estate Photography experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Knowledge of Windows and Apple OS

Education

Recently earned degree in photography

FAA Part 107 License/Certification

Tools

Digital camera equipment

Matterport Pro 3

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Photographer - Plano, TX

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. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.

Role

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 Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. Associate Photographers 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 our industry‑leading marketplaces, Home.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

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.
• 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, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• 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 hourly wage is equivalent to $49,000‑$50,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience. 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 and performance‑based environment and who are driven by bonus incentives to produce great results.

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 family.
• 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.

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 committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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].