Field Research Photographer, CoStar

Overview

Field Research Photographer, CoStar – Newcastle. CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a member of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 indices, focused on digitizing the world’s real estate and empowering customers with insights and connections. This role supports the company’s field research efforts to build an in-depth understanding of the Commercial Real Estate in a designated territory.

Please ensure your application includes either a link to your portfolio of Real Estate/Architectural Photography or an upload of your Real Estate/Architectural Photography portfolio.

Responsibilities

- Drive or walk assigned submarkets within core territories to collect imagery and updates, including identifying new availability, missing inventory, updated construction status, and high-resolution images where required.
- Cross-reference new leads with current CoStar database information by researching sales and lease comparable data.
- Collect building data and contact information on properties and send to the in-house Research team when information is new.
- Photograph and collect building attribute data and contact information for all commercial properties with for-lease and for-sale signs across the assigned territory.
- While at target properties, collect visible data fields such as address, building type, number of stories, gross building area, building height, industrial loading information, and retail details.
- Use Adobe software for post-processing digital images and create footprint and rooftop geocodes using field mapping software; associate tenant locations to polygons and photograph tenant spaces.
- Follow daily Field Research procedures, log project timings accurately, and communicate workflow and daily production with your manager.
- Upload data and images promptly as directed; photograph and collect data for at least 10 buildings per day and aim for a minimum of 16 new potential listings per day during lead projects.
- Visually scan commercial properties in the assigned submarket while driving or walking; communicate professionally with property managers and customers via phone, email, and in person.
- Maintain safety standards, company equipment, and vehicles (if provided); represent CoStar professionally at all times and participate in monthly conference calls with sales and research teams.
- Occasionally represent Field Research at trade functions.

Qualifications

- Technical proficiency in digital photography and post-processing using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
- Degree with a significant photography component.
- Willingness to travel across the country on field-related projects.
- Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
- Existing portfolio of exterior and interior property imagery.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; flexible and able to adapt to new processes quickly.
- Ability to work independently and remotely with daily support via phone and email; learn commercial real estate terminology and mapping software.
- Ability to work autonomously and follow CoStar protocols; comfortable working alone with daily supervision by phone and email.
- Current and valid driver’s license; satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.

What’s in it for you?

CoStar Group offers a collaborative, innovative culture with opportunities for professional development. Perks include 28 days of annual leave and competitive remuneration. The company will provide equipment including computer, camera, lenses, tripod, drone, gimbal, and more. CoStar is committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Equal Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. If you need reasonable accommodations, contact recruiting@costargroup.com or 1-855-840-1715. CoStar is an affirmative action employer and values diversity across race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, and veteran status.

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