Associate Photographer – Columbus, OhioCompany 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. For over 35 years, we have lived and breathed the world of real estate information and online marketplaces, creating unique and valuable offerings for our customers.RoleAssociate Photographers are a talented and versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment, and iPad, Associates create virtual tours, floorplans, and photography for residential homes. Each photographer is given a core territory and receives scheduled appointments to scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours, floor plans, and residential photography used in marketing to attract future owners and renters. The role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and the management team, and is managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 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, research partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.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 and represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.Physical RequirementsRepetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking 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. Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons. Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.QualificationsAt 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 recent degree in photography.High School Diploma/GED.Strong customer service experience with a client‑first mindset.FAA Part 107 License in Drone Photography, obtained within 30 days of offer.Strong time management skills and very detail‑oriented.Capability to accurately capture and enter data.Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and Apple iOS products.Enjoy working independently in a fast‑paced environment.Field experience preferred.Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record before start.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 generous compensation and performance‑based incentives, as well as investment in your professional growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription DrugLife, legal, and supplementary insuranceVirtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and familiesCommuter and parking benefits401(K) retirement plan with matching contributionsEmployee stock purchase planPaid time offTuition reimbursementOn‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource GroupsComplimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacksCompensationBase Compensation: $49,000 – $50,000 (Hourly). The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on geographic location, skills, and competencies.EEO StatementCoStar 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 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 committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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