Associate Photographer - Omaha/ Council Bluffs/Lincoln, NE

About the Role

The Associate Photographer role supports Homes.com and Apartments.com by creating 3‑D virtual tours, floorplans, and high‑quality photographs of residential properties. Using a Matterport Pro 3 camera, digital camera gear, and an iPad, photographers work within a defined territory, scheduling appointments to scan homes and apartments for marketing purposes. The position collaborates closely with clients, sales teams, logistics, and management, while being overseen remotely by a Photography Manager. • Capture 3‑D virtual tours and floorplans for Homes.com and Apartments.com listings. • Produce high‑quality residential photography to showcase homes and apartments. • Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointment efficiency. • Conduct commercial real‑estate data coverage by navigating one‑mile grids when not on residential assignments. • Identify new inventory and missing availability for commercial property photography. • Follow CoStar safety standards to protect vehicles and equipment. • Maintain a professional representation of CoStar at all times. • Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸3‑d capture
• ▸floorplans
• ▸photography
• ▸scheduling
• ▸data coverage
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

The job requires up to eight hours per day of driving, standing, and walking, with the ability to lift equipment up to five pounds and perform repetitive hand motions on a tablet or laptop. Photographers must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and on rotating weekends, adhering to CoStar safety standards for vehicles and equipment. CoStar is an equal opportunity employer that does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All qualified candidates authorized to work full‑time in the United States are encouraged to apply. • Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management. • Minimum 2 years of professional experience, including real‑estate photography. • Hold a recent photography degree or professional photographer background. • Be a certified Drone Photographer with an FAA Part 107 license (obtained within 30 days of offer). • Demonstrate strong time‑management, detail‑orientation, and data‑entry accuracy. • Exhibit excellent oral and written communication and strong organizational skills. • Proficient with Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications. • Work independently in a fast‑paced environment and possess a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• ▸photography degree
• ▸faa part‑107
• ▸2 years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸time management
• ▸driver’s license

Benefits

Compensation is hourly plus performance‑based bonuses paid monthly, tied to predefined metrics. The role is suited to individuals who thrive in a metrics‑driven environment and are motivated by incentive pay. CoStar offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage, life and legal insurance, mental‑health counseling, a 401(k) with matching contributions, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and access to diversity and inclusion employee resource groups. The company also invests in professional growth through internal training and an inter‑office exchange program. • Hourly pay with monthly performance‑based bonuses tied to predefined metrics. • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and prescription coverage; life and legal insurance. • 401(k) with matching contributions and employee stock purchase plan. • Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, mental‑health counseling, and diversity & inclusion resources.

Work Environment

Remote