Photography Manager-Boston

CoStar Group • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As the Photography Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a team of full-time photographers capturing photos and video that supports CoStar Group products. CoStar Group photographers provide high-quality photography, 3D virtual tours, drone imagery and video on commercial and residential properties as well as neighborhoods, parks, and schools to capture the features and highlights of each. CoStar Group customers rely on our team to offer content that drives real estate transactions. As a Photography Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that photographers are always meeting both production and quality standards. Meeting deadlines for both external and internal clients is a critical part of your responsibilities. Working in the field with each of your photographers at least twice a month to ensure best practices are implemented and provide coaching and mentoring is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years' direct operations management of 6+ employees, virtual management a plus
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to prioritize and control the workload of a team, coaching, and mentoring through professional development
• Experience with creating effective KPIs and meeting performance metrics, being results-oriented
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting
• Success in building strong, cohesive teams by leading and motivating towards action/execution through influence and collaboration
• Ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy, well-communicated with the ability to influence
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel that includes the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas
• Creative problem solving, attention to detail, objectivity and the ability to think strategically
• Analytical approach with the ability to interpret information and trends, adapting quickly
• Ability to interact at all levels and establish rapport with both internal and external stakeholders
• Photography, video and drone experience a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start

Responsibilities

• Build, train, mentor, and coach a growing team of 8-10 professional field photographers
• Daily review of the teams production and adherence to company policy
• Spend quality time with local and regional team members to demonstrate best practice with media collection, postproduction, process optimization, and customer service
• Review incoming media and data to determine its quality relative to standards and guidelines
• Provide constructive and actionable feedback to team members to meet both production and quality expectations
• Create action plans to help team members grow, succeed, and maintain their engagement
• Professional and effective communication with clients and internal partners to meet company objectives
• Continued learning and development of your craft, including staying up to date on new techniques and technology as well as management concepts
• Monthly travel within your region and quarterly travel to the Richmond, VA office is required

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• 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 (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree