Associate Photographer- Tampa, FL

About the Role

The Associate Photographer role supports Homes.com and Apartments.com by collecting media for residential listings. Photographers are equipped with a Matterport Pro 3 camera, digital photography gear and an iPad to create virtual tours, floor plans and high‑quality photos. Each photographer is assigned a core territory and works on scheduled appointments to scan homes and apartments for online marketing. In addition to residential work, photographers patrol one‑mile‑square grids to capture commercial‑real‑estate data, identifying new inventory and missing availability. They cooperate with scheduling, dispatch, sales, research and management teams, communicating professionally and adhering to CoStar safety standards while representing the company. • Capture 3‑D virtual tours and floor plans using Matterport Pro 3 equipment. • Produce high‑quality residential photographs for marketing on Homes.com and Apartments.com. • Manage scheduled appointments and coordinate with scheduling and dispatch teams. • Survey assigned 1‑mile‑square grids to identify and document commercial real‑estate inventory. • Adhere to CoStar safety standards and represent the company professionally. • Perform physical tasks such as driving, standing, walking up to 8 hours daily, and lifting equipment up to 5 lb.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸3d capture
• ▸photo shoot
• ▸appointment scheduling
• ▸grid survey
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸listing media

What You Bring

The position requires frequent sitting in a vehicle, standing and walking up to eight hours a day, and the ability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to five pounds. Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to operate camera gear and tablets, and occasional bending, stooping and twisting are required. Work may be performed outdoors in all seasons and on a rotating weekend schedule. Candidates must have at least two years of professional real‑estate photography experience, a recent photography degree or equivalent, and an FAA Part 107 drone certification obtained within 30 days of hire. Strong time‑management, detail‑orientation, data‑entry accuracy and excellent oral and written communication are required. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and proficiency with Windows, macOS and Microsoft Office are also required. • Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management. • Possess at least two years of professional real‑estate photography experience and FAA Part 107 drone certification. • Demonstrate strong time‑management, detail orientation, and accurate data entry. • Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. • Proficient with Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, and internet applications.

Requirements

• ▸real‑estate photography
• ▸faa part 107
• ▸photography degree
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸time‑management
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

The role is compensated hourly with an annual equivalent of $49 000‑$50 000 and includes performance‑based monthly bonuses tied to predefined metrics. Bonuses are paid each month based on individual results. CoStar offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life and legal insurance, mental‑health counseling, 401(k) matching, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and access to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion employee resource groups. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. • Earn hourly pay equivalent to $49‑$50 k annually plus performance‑based monthly bonuses. • Access comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, legal insurance, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and DEI resource groups.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time