Associate Field Research Photographer CoStar

Job Description

COSTAR GROUP - ASSOCIATE FIELD RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHER, COSTAR - COLOGNE (M/W/D)

OVERVIEW

CoStar Groupis a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500Index , CoStarGroup is on a mission to digitise the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to createtruly uniqueand valuable offerings to our customers. We’vecontinually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking forAssociateResearch Photographers who will support us as we build out an in-depth understanding of the commercial real estate ofCologne and surrounding areas. 

This rolewill be offeredon a 2-year fixed term contract basis.

The Field Research Photographeris responsible forensuring that the CoStar products are representing the most current andaccurateinformation and photographs on commercial properties and listings through on-site inspections within the assigned geography. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (Canon R6, tilt-shift lensand 17-35mm lens, drone where applicable, iPad, laptop, smartphone, mobile wi-fi and traveling via foot/public transport or hybrid research vehicle when necessary) ourAssociateResearch Photographers canvass the market to identify and capture commercial listings, properties, building attributes, tenants and photographs not represented in the CoStar database.AssociateResearch Photographers are remotely managed by a Photography Manager.

*Please ensure that your application includes either a link to your portfolio of real estate/architectural photography, or an upload of your real estate/architectural photographyportfolio.*

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the collection of imagery, property information, and market updates across assigned submarkets and core territories by driving or walking designated areas.

Assistwithidentifyingnew availabilities, missing inventory, construction updates, andrequiredimage updates within assigned territories.

Capture high-quality exterior property images and collect visible building information for commercial properties, including properties with for lease and for sale signage.

Collect basic property attribute data while in front of targeted buildings, including address, building type, number of stories, general building size, visible occupier information, and other key observable details.

Support the Research team by cross-checking new leads against existing CoStar database information and escalating potential new or updated information whererequired.

Gather building data and contact information where available andsubmitfindingsinto ourown Field Research App.

Support the creation and update of building footprints and geocodes using CoStar field mapping tools, following training and internal guidance.

Use Adobe software, primarily Lightroom and Photoshop, to complete basic post-processing of digital images in line with CoStar quality standards.

Assistwith associating assigned tenant locations to properties and photographing tenant spaces whererequired.

Follow daily Research procedures, including regular communication with the Photography Manager,accuratelogging of working time, and providing clear production updates.

Upload collected data and images on the same day where possible, ensuring work issubmittedaccurately and within agreedtimeframes.

Photograph and collectimageryon assigned properties each day, based on targets and priorities set by the manager.

Visually scan commercial properties in assigned submarkets while driving or walking toidentifypotential leasing and sale signs, supporting lead generation projects.

Support drone-based imagery capture where trained, licensed, and approved to do so, following all local regulations and CoStar safety procedures.

Communicate professionally with property managers, customers, and internal teams by phone, email, and in person whenrequired.

Follow CoStar safety