Field Research Photographer, CoStar

Job Description

COSTAR GROUP – FIELD RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHER, COSTAR - NEWCASTLE

OVERVIEW

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize 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 create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We've continually 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.

CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. 

Learn more about CoStar. 

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for Field Research Photographers who will support us as we build out an in-depth understanding of the Commercial Real Estate of Newcastle and surrounding areas of the North East. You will work to capture the imagery and granular data that underpins our analytics tool, methodologically work through a designated territory.

***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 Photography portfolio.***

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Drive or walk assigned submarkets within core territories to collect the required imagery, information and updates – including: identifying for new availability, missing Inventory, updating construction status, adding up to date high resolution images where required.  
• Cross-reference new leads with current information on CoStar database by researching sales and lease comparable data. Once satisfied that the information is new, collect building data and contact information on property and send to in-house Research team 
• Photograph and collect building attribute data and contact information on all commercial properties with for lease and for sale signs working in entire assigned territory 
• While in front of the targeted property, collect all visible data fields about the property including, but not limited to, the address, building type, # of stories, gross building area, building height, industrial loading information, retail specific details 
• Use Adobe software suite to post process digital images 
• Create footprint and rooftop geocode for each building using polygon tool in field mapping software 
• Associate any assigned tenant locations to polygon, and photograph tenant space 
• Follow daily Field Research procedures including accurately logging project timings alongside clear communications with your manager on your workflow, strategy and daily production 
• Upload data and images collected within a timely manner or as unstructured by your manager  
• Visually scan commercial properties in assigned submarket while driving or walking, resulting in an average minimum of 16 new potential listings (leasing and/or sale signs) per day when working on lead project 
• Professionally communicate with property managers and customers via phone, e-mail, and in person. 
• Abide by CoStar safety standards 
• Maintain company equipment and vehicle (if provided) 
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times 
• Participate in monthly conference calls with sales and research teams 
• Represent Field Research at occasional trade functions 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Repetitive and frequent standing, sitting and walking up to 8 hours per day. 
• Holding 2kgs in one hand for 5 minutes. 
• Repetitive hand and arm movements needed to type and write. 
• Exposed to various weather conditions each day. 
• Exposed to both vehicle noise and possible car exhaust fumes. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Technical proficiency in digital photography and post processing via the use of the Adobe suite of products; Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro. 
• Qualified Drone pilot to A2 Certificate of Competence or GVC.
• Degree qualified, or with equivalent experience.
• A willingness to travel to work across the country on special field related projects. 
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications. 
• An existing portfolio of property exterior and interiors imagery. 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills. 
• Flexible, with the ability to positively adopt new processes. 
• The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology and mapping software. 
• Ability to work on own initiative and follow CoStar protocols remotely without supervision. 
• Comfortable with working alone with daily support via phone and email. 
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 
 
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. As well as having a fantastic pathway to develop professionally within CoStar, other perks include 28 days annual leave, private health and dental care provision, competitive company pension and life assurance as well as other perks We will also supply you with all your kit including computer, camera, lenses, tripod, drone, gimbal and more.

At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. 

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing