Associate Photographer- Oxnard, CA

CoStar•Edwards AFB, CA

123d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

CoStar Group’s Associate Photographer is responsible for collecting media for Homes.com and Apartments.com, including virtual tours, floor plans, and photography for residential homes and apartments. The role uses Matterport Pro3 cameras, digital camera equipment, and an iPad, and serves clients within an assigned core territory. Photographers attend scheduled appointments to scan and photograph properties for marketing to prospective owners and renters. The position works closely with clients, sales associates, scheduling and dispatch teams, research partners, and management. Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager in local markets. When not working on a residential appointment, the Associate Photographer navigates one-mile-square grids to support commercial real estate data coverage by identifying new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to photograph. The role also involves following company safety standards, representing CoStar professionally, and joining conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience.
Real estate photography experience.
Experience as a professional photographer or a recently earned degree in photography.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong customer service experience and a client-first mindset.
Drone photography experience and an FAA Part 107 license/certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Ability 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.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Current and valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a driving-record check before starting, with a history reflecting responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently for up to 8 hours per day; lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds; perform repetitive hand and arm movements; occasionally bend, stoop, squat, lift, twist, and carry; and work and drive outdoors in all seasons.

Nice To Haves

Field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Capture 3-D virtual tours and property footprints for Homes.com and Apartments.com.
Create photographs that feature homes and apartments using appropriate photography techniques.
Work with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
Communicate professionally with clients, sales associates, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
Navigate assigned one-mile-square grids to identify new commercial real estate inventory, missing availability, and properties to photograph.
Follow CoStar safety standards to safeguard the company vehicle and equipment.
Represent CoStar professionally.
Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and families
Commuter and parking benefits
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs, depending on location
Access to Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Internal training
Performance-based incentives