Associate Photographer - New York City (Manhattan)

About the Role

Associate Photographers are responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com, using Pro 3 Matterport cameras, digital photography equipment, and iPads to create virtual tours, floor plans, and marketing photographs. Each photographer is assigned a core territory and works with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management, while being managed remotely by a Photography Manager. The role requires coordinating appointments, capturing high‑quality visual content, and occasionally surveying commercial real‑estate grids. • Capture 3‑D virtual tours and floor plans using Matterport Pro3 cameras for Homes.com and Apartments.com. • Photograph residential properties to create marketing‑ready images. • Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch to maximize appointment efficiency. • Survey one‑square‑mile grids to locate and document commercial real‑estate inventory. • Follow CoStar safety standards for vehicle and equipment use. • Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed. • Perform physical tasks: sit, stand, walk up to 8 hours daily; lift equipment ≤5 lb; operate camera and tablet. • Work weekend rotating schedule and drive in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸3d capture
• ▸photography
• ▸floor plans
• ▸scheduling
• ▸grid survey
• ▸client coordination

What You Bring

CoStar welcomes candidates who are eligible to work full‑time in the United States and does not provide visa sponsorship. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, maintains a drug‑free workplace, and conducts pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing. • Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management. • Possess at least 2 years of professional real‑estate photography experience. • Hold a valid FAA Part 107 drone pilot license (or obtain within 30 days of offer). • Demonstrate strong time‑management, detail‑orientation, and data‑entry accuracy. • Exhibit excellent oral and written communication and organizational abilities. • Proficient with Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications. • Maintain a current driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Requirements

• ▸part 107
• ▸2‑year
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸windows
• ▸time management
• ▸communication

Benefits

The position is hourly with a compensation range equivalent to $50,000‑$60,000 annually, plus performance‑based monthly bonuses tied to predefined metrics. Employees receive a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, life and legal insurance, mental‑health counseling, 401(k) matching, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and access to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion employee resource groups. • Benefits include medical, vision, dental, prescription coverage, life/legal insurance, mental‑health counseling, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and DEI employee resource groups.

Work Environment

Remote