Costar Group
Provides commercial real estate data, analytics, and marketing services.
Associate Photographer - Portland, ME
Capture 3D virtual tours and photographs of residential properties for CoStar's marketplaces.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Associate Photographers collect media for Homes.com and Apartments.com, using top‑of‑the‑line Matterport Pro 3 cameras, digital photography gear, and iPads. Each photographer is assigned a core territory and scheduled appointments to scan homes and apartments, producing virtual tours, floor plans, and marketing photography. The role works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management, while being managed remotely by a local Photography Manager. • Capture 3‑D virtual tours and floor plans using Matterport Pro 3 cameras for Homes.com and Apartments.com. • Produce high‑quality residential photography for marketing listings. • Coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands. • Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management to prioritize tasks. • Conduct one‑mile‑square grid walks to identify and capture commercial real‑estate data when not assigned to a residence. • Follow CoStar safety standards for vehicle and equipment use; represent the company professionally. • Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸virtual tours
- ▸floor plans
- ▸photography
- ▸matterport capture
- ▸client coordination
- ▸data collection
What You Bring
The position requires frequent sitting in a vehicle, standing, and walking for up to eight hours daily, with occasional bending, stooping, and lifting of equipment up to five pounds. Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to operate cameras and input data on tablets or laptops. Photographers must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and be available on a rotating weekend schedule. • Minimum 2 years of professional real‑estate photography experience. • Proven photography background or recent photography degree; drone operation with FAA Part 107 license (or obtain within 30 days). • Strong time‑management, detail‑orientation, and data entry accuracy. • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. • Proficiency with Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications. • Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment; field experience preferred. • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to drive in all weather and work rotating weekends.
Requirements
- ▸real‑estate
- ▸drone license
- ▸time management
- ▸communication
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
Compensation is an hourly wage plus monthly performance‑based bonuses tied to pre‑determined metrics. The role is suited for individuals who thrive in a metrics‑driven environment and are motivated by incentive pay. Employees also receive access to professional development resources, tuition reimbursement, and an internal exchange program. • Competitive hourly pay with monthly performance‑based bonuses. • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. • Life, legal, and supplemental insurance options. • 401(k) plan with company matching and employee stock purchase plan. • Paid time off and tuition reimbursement. • Access to mental‑health counseling (virtual and in‑person) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion employee resource groups.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time