Associate Photographer - Toledo, OH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. in Toledo, OH seeks an Associate Photographer to capture 3-D tours, floorplans, and high-quality residential photography for Homes.com and Apartments.com using Matterport equipment, a digital camera, and an iPad.

You will manage a core territory, schedule appointments, and collaborate with clients, sales, logistics and management, under the direction of a local Photography Manager. This role requires two years of pro photography experience, real estate focus, FAA Part 107

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional photography experience with real estate focus.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Real estate photography experience required; recent photography degree acceptable.
• Drone photography experience and FAA Part 107 license within 30 days of offer.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Apple iOS.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture 3-D virtual tours, floorplans, and high-quality photography of residential homes.
• Build a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments.
• Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management.
• Navigate 1-mile square grids to identify new inventory and properties for photography.
• Adhere to CoStar safety standards for vehicle and equipment protection.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams.

Skills

Real estate photography

Drone photography

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Photography degree (recent acceptable)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Apple iOS

Camera equipment

Job description

Associate Photographer - Toledo, OH

Company 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, 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, CoStar continually refines and innovates to deliver a unique, industry‑standard platform for customers, employees and investors.

Role Overview

The Associate Photographer is a versatile member of the media collection team for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with Pro 3 Matterport equipment, a digital camera, and an iPad, the photographer captures 3‑D virtual tours, floorplans, and high‑quality photography of residential homes. Each photographer works within a core territory, schedules appointments, and records virtual tours and marketing images to promote listings. The role collaborates closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management, and is managed remotely by a local Photography Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing professional 3‑D tours and floorplans.
• Create a portfolio of photographs that best feature homes and apartments, applying photography techniques to showcase spaces.
• Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and satisfy client demands.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities and tasks.
• Manage market coverage by navigating 1‑mile square grids to identify new inventory and commercial properties for photography.
• Adhere to CoStar safety standards for vehicle and equipment protection.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as required.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to eight hours per day. • Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment up to five pounds. • Repetitive hand and arm movements while typing on a tablet or laptop and operating camera equipment. • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying necessary for job functions. • Ability to work and drive in all seasons, including weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional photography experience with a strong commitment to prior employers.
• Real estate photography experience required; recent photography degree acceptable.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with a client‑first mindset.
• Drone photography experience and FAA Part 107 license obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Excellent time‑management, detail orientation, data entry, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient 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 and satisfactory driving record.

Benefits

CoStar Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Life, legal, and supplemental insurance.
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services.
• Commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On‑site or reimbursed fitness center membership (location dependent).
• Access to CoStar Employee Resource Groups.
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks.

CoStar Group also provides internal training and tuition reimbursement to support professional and academic growth.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $49,000 - $50,000 (Hourly) based on geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace. The company complies with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. All qualified applicants 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.

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